Caregiver

In-Home Caregiver Positions AvailableAlways Best Care in Louisville (ABC) is an independently owned home care company driven by positive values that you can be proud of. We have created a rewarding team-oriented work environment. You can help us help seniors, veterans and people with disabilities or illnesses live as independently as possible in their own home or a senior community and feel great about making a difference in their lives. ABC strives to be the BEST home care agency, not the biggest. We get to know our clients and caregivers personally and try to make careful, long-lasting matches. We make warm, personal introductions of caregivers to clients and their specific care plans and provide superior customer service through teamwork among our owners, caregivers, R.N. care manager and HR/scheduling assistants.Our Caregivers Enjoy These BenefitsFree COVID screeningNO licensing required!Very competitive pay-rises with the level of care required by the client, and adjusts for the number of hours per shift, paying more for shifts of under four hoursFREE certifications and ongoing training online through the Institute for Professional Care Education to help you advance your career. (You would pay thousands of dollars to take these classes yourself).Flexible Scheduling - You can choose from assignments that you're a good match for, to create a schedule that works for youReferral bonuses of $50 and more!Thorough ABC training and ongoing support, including educational material and coaching on a wide range of care giving subjects such as Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, and many others.W-2 employee status - we pay all your payroll taxesWorkers' compensation insuranceCovered by liability insuranceUnemployment insuranceCaregivers Must Demonstrate Skill/Ability to Perform Duties for Each Care Level Before Being Assigned to a Client at That Level (Pay Increases with Client Care Level)LEVEL 1 - Includes companionship, light housekeeping, cooking, medication reminders, pet care, transportation to and from appointments, shopping and outings and many other personal services tailored to help each specific client remain at home.LEVEL 2 - Includes Level 1 if needed, plus such duties as preparing special diet, walking/standby assistance, help with exercises, bathing, grooming and/or dressing.LEVEL 3 - Includes Levels 1 and 2 if needed, plus transferring (in/out of bed/wheelchair), turning (bedsore prevention), catheter bag emptying, incontinence care, safety supervision, and feeding.Other RequirementsMust be 18 years or olderAt least one year of caregiving experience, including clinicals and caring for familyC.N.A. certificate not required but is a plus! We like H.H.A.s and P.C.A.s too!Reliable door-to-door transportation to various clients' homesPass Work Style QuestionnaireHigh school diploma, or G.E.D.Social Security card/proof of residence,Provide valid driver's license & auto insurance to be eligible for assignments requiring taking client to errands and appointments.Results of current TB test or x-ray (Less than 11 months ago)Working cell phone and quick response (use of email and/or texting is important!)Pass background check, drug screen, & skills testSolid employment references/good work historyProven ability to listen, read, understand, and follow detailed instructions.