At Home Caregiver

Visiting Angels • Owensboro, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Owensboro is hiring caregivers to serve clients throughout the local area, including Henderson, Madisonville, Morganfield, and other communities. Caregivers help enrich clients’ quality of life and support their wellness in accordance with custom care plans. The role includes personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, medication reminders, and accompanying clients on outings and appointments. Caregivers must respond responsibly to emergencies and report health changes or unusual incidents. Advanced training opportunities are available in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• First Aid and emergency-response training; training is provided if needed.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties at once.
• Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
• Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
• Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
• Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including a background check.
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten each client's day.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients, following applicable dietary constraints.
• Handle light housekeeping duties.
• Report health changes or unusual incidents.
• Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
• Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
• Transport clients using a reliable personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Personal protective equipment provided
• Holiday pay
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED