Caregiver/CNA

Village Caregiving - Elizabethtown, KY • Elizabethtown, KY

6h

About The Position

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver/CNA to join our growing team. The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide various levels of support to clients. The role provides personal care and assistance with daily living, mobility, meals, exercises, shopping, and housekeeping for elderly clients or people recovering from surgery, injuries, or accidents. Candidates must be willing to uphold health and safety standards and respond responsibly to emergencies. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting and be eager to improve and continuously learn new skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and physically perform job-related duties.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every day.
• Demonstrated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.
• Availability to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends.
• At least one year of prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment.
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
• Take pride in providing high-quality care.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or experience as a Caregiver, CNA, or HHA, or completion of a CNA program.

Nice To Haves

• Hoyer lift experience, specific to the client.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance, including support with showering, bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist with ambulation.
• Help clients with mobility at home and outside the home, including attending appointments and going for walks.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete clients’ shopping or accompany them while shopping.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Assist clients with meals and other activities essential to daily living, including serving food when necessary.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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