What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Attendant position at Home of the Innocents?
Join Home of the Innocents, a non-profit dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and the community at our Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. We provide compassionate care for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, using a multidisciplinary approach to help them thrive.
A Day in the Life
As a Resident Care Attendant, you’ll support residents under the direction of Nurse Managers, delivering personalized care that promotes fulfilling, enriched lives.
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Part-time and full-time positions available.
How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
- Supervise residents and ensure safe, high-quality care
- Engage residents in age-appropriate, therapeutic activities
- Assist with lifting and transferring residents
- Support on-site and off-site activities
- Maintain a clean, organized environment
- Uphold our core values: Compassion, Wellness, Excellence, and Empowerment
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR/Basic Life Support certification (training provided)
Preferred:
- CNA Certification
Key Competencies:
- Strong emotional intelligence and judgment
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with the care team
- Flexibility and integrity in diverse care situations
What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents
- Full healthcare & benefits package
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) retirement fund
- Training and continued education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
Who We Are
Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville’s longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness.
We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness.
We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community — expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals.
Our Impact
- 3,976 children and families served in 2025
- 22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville
- Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky
- Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city
- 10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including:
- Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
- Emergency shelter for children in crisis
- Foster care and adoption support
- Community-based behavioral health services
- Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs.
If you are passionate about fostering a mission-driven workplace and shaping a positive future for vulnerable youth, apply today to join the dedicated team at Home of the Innocents.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join the dedicated team at Home of the Innocents.