Care Assistant

Care Assistant - Lexington & surrounding counties.

Job Description
Job Title: Care Assistant

Hours: Full-time, Part-Time and PRN available

Reports to: Office Management and/or Human Resource Manager

Must Be Willing To Work: Lexington and surrounding area

Where To Apply: www.iasbg.com/careers

Independence Assistance is committed to helping individuals and families maintain their independence and quality of life by providing personal and home assistance services ranging from transportation, housekeeping, shopping, meal planning and preparation, assistance with self-administration of medication, and more.

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.

• $17/hour for qualified individuals
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid travel time
• 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

Independence Assistance proudly serves clients in the following counties:

Fayette, Scott, Clark, Estill, Madison, Franklin, Woodford, Harrison, Nicholas, Montgomery, Powell, Bourbon, Wolfe, Boyle, Casey, Lincoln, Stanford, Garrard, Mercer, Anderson

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.