What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver, HHA position at Village Caregiving - Lexington?
COME JOIN OUR TEAM AT VILLAGE CAREGIVING, THE NATIONS LARGEST PRIVATELY-OWNED IN-HOME CARE AGENCY!
We are seeking candidates to cover a variety of shifts. We have days, evenings and weekends. Flexible scheduling!
Village Caregiving is the nation's largest privately owned home care agency. We opened our doors in 2013 based on common sense principles, and we continue to operate by those same principles every day. Village Caregiving is proud that many clients choose us through recommendations and health care providers. We are in search of amazing care providers to join our team.
Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Working Hours
- Supplemental insurance
- Paid training including CPR
- Incentive bonuses
The caregiver's role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care.
Caregiver Responsibilities:
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with mobility around the house or outside
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients complete recommended exercises
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
- Report any unusual incidents to office personnel and family members
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Record days and hours on agency care sheets
Caregiver Requirements:
- Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required, we provide PAID training
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
- Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
- Physical endurance to complete required tasks
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must pass drug test
- Able to pass background check
- Must have reliable transportation
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
