Care Assistant - Shelby and Surrounding Counties

Job Title: Care Assistant

Part-time, Full-time and PRN available

Must Be Willing To Work: Shelby & Spencer Counties

Where To Apply: www.iasbg.com/careers

About Us

Locally owned and operated since 2012, Independence Assistance is a Personal Service Agency that provides at-home care for individuals with needs stemming from disability or aging to keep them safe and independent at home. We are committed to helping our clients remain independent at home in the Bluegrass. We work in 24 different counties throughout Central Kentucky, and we are dedicated to helping individuals and families. Our services range from housekeeping, personal care, escort/transportation services, medication reminders, shopping, respite/companionship, and memory care.

Job Purpose

As a professional Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting individuals in their home to attain personal outcomes and desires by establishing a positive and respectful relationship with each individual served.

Benefits

Our Care Assistants receive professional and competitive pay for professional work.

• Paystub match!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time from your home to your first client
• Paid travel time
• Paid time off (up to 40 hours, if applicable)
• Health insurance
• Matching retirement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid on-site training

Essential Functions

• Assist with client’s personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, etc. Provide companionship care for elderly clients in their own homes
• Transport clients to and from appointments
• Provide or assist in light housekeeping, including meal preparation, laundry, and grocery shopping
• Maintain a high degree of client confidentiality at all times due to sensitive information
• Complete mandatory training as assigned
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance

NOTE: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel. Attendance is an essential function of the job, required of personnel.

Independence Assistance does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Shelbyville, KY (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17 - $21