In-Home Elder Caregiver

Flexible Part-Time Caregiver Wanted — North Lexington An easy commute for anyone living within 15 minutes of North Broadway!

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate part-time caregiver to assist an elderly gentleman who lives with us. If you are looking for a steady, long-term opportunity in a welcoming home, this could be a perfect fit.

The Schedule

• Hours: 6–12 hours per week (3 hours per day, 2-4 days per week). Occasional extra hours when we travel.
• Standard Shift: Between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, but must be able to adjust an hour or two forward or backward for medical appointments.
• Availability: Must be available at least 2 days a week (Tuesday–Sunday). Note: Occasional early starts (7:30 AM or 8:00 AM) are needed for medical appointments.

What You'll Do

• Provide friendly companionship. This client is intelligent, engaged, and has plans and goals he needs to talk out and get assistance with.
• Assist with personal grooming, hair washing, getting in the shower, etc.
• Prepare light meals and handle light cleaning/organizing.
• Assist with activities of daily living like making appointments, ordering groceries, etc.
• Drive to occasional appointments in your own vehicle (must be able to accommodate a folding manual wheelchair).

Requirements

• Previous experience in a caregiving role (preferred).
• Reliable transportation and a vehicle that you can physically place a folding wheelchair in.
• Completely comfortable around large dogs.
• Ability to pass a mandatory drug screen and background check (required by our care agency).
• Willingness to go through onboarding at an agency that requires regular training tests, CPR and First Aid certifications, and TB tests.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to lift and load a folding manual wheelchair into your car 4-6 times per month?
• Are you extremely comfortable working in a home with two very large dogs?
• Are you comfortable with assisting an elderly person with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, cleaning home environments, driving to appointments, doing laundry, light meal preparation, etc?
• This position is in a home setting, with a special needs elderly man, two other adults and three large dogs. Please tell us a little about yourself that you think would make you a good fit for this position.
• Are you able to pass a drug test and background check, as required by the care agency?
• We are looking for someone to work approximately 3 hours a day between 8am and 2pm, 2-4 weekdays per week. Please describe the schedule you are looking for (days, times, number of hours per week, etc).

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington, KY (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20