NIGHT SHIFT! Caregiver for Seniors

Caregiver Position Available

Always Best Care of Greater Lexington is now hiring for incredible Care Team members. We have immediate openings for caregivers and are offering competitive pay with great benefits. If you think you have the heart, the compassion, and the willingness to learn, apply today and we will contact you within 24 hours!

As an Always Best Care Team Member we prioritize your health and wellbeing by offering you the following benefits:

• Paid training
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay (direct deposit)
• Weekend shift premiums
• Along with the support of an award winning office team!!

Qualities needed:

To be part of our caregivers team, you must be extremely trustworthy, reliable and attentive, as our clients will depend on you to take care of them during some of the darkest hours. Compassion is essential for this position.

Job responsibilities include:

• Providing hands on personal care including assistance with ambulation, transfers, toileting, bathing, grooming, etc.
• Turning and repositioning as well as mouth care. (For some high level care clients)
• Establish open communication and developing friendly relationships with seniors and their families
• Encouraging activity and movement as well as inspiring a positive, can-do attitude when it comes to daily tasks, appointments, and hobbies.
• Light housework and preparation of snacks, drinks, and med reminders may also be required. Each care plan is different.
• Some clients have dementia and exhibit confusion and other behaviors, so a high level of energy and dedication will be required.

Other requirements include the following:

• At least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the US
• State Registered Nurse Aide preferred but not required if experience and skill can be proven and demonstrated. If you do not have experience, apply anyway, as we can provide you with all the training you need.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation
• Good communication skills including verbal and written and must be fluent in speaking in English
• Willing and able to pass a drug test and criminal background check
• Physically able to care for another human as demonstrated by the ability to stand for long periods of time and to carry 35 lbs a distance of 25 ft multiple times per day.

If you are dedicated to helping people, apply today, and let's talk about how we might be a good fit for you!

Always Best Care of Greater Lexington provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Paid training
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person