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Caregivers Needed | Weekly Pay | Day & Overnight Shifts

BrightStar Care of Louisville$15–$17/hrLouisville, KYFull TimePosted 1w ago
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About the job

Now hiring Caregivers immediately to provide one-on-one in-home care and companion care for seniors and older adults throughout the Louisville area.

Pay: $15.00–$17.00/hour | Weekly Pay | Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Flexible Day, Evening, Night & Weekend Shifts

If you are a compassionate caregiver looking for stable weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and meaningful work helping seniors remain safe and independent at home, we would love to speak with you.

BrightStar Care Louisville is proud to be recognized as a 2025 & 2026 Employer and Provider of Choice in Home Care.

Caregiver Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one companion care and emotional support to seniors and older adults in the home setting
  • Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene
  • Support mobility, transfers, and ambulation to ensure client safety
  • Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and daily household tasks as needed
  • Accompany clients to appointments, errands, grocery shopping, and community activities
  • Observe, document, and report changes in client condition to the care team or Director of Nursing
  • Promote client independence, dignity, safety, and overall quality of life

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum one (1) year of caregiving experience preferred in home care, senior care, assisted living, or healthcare setting
  • Current CPR certification and negative TB test or chest X-ray (assistance available if needed)
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and follow care instructions
  • Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Adhere to HIPPA and maintain client confidentiality

Preferred Experience

We welcome candidates with experience in

  • Caregiver or Senior Care roles
  • Assisted Living or Memory Care
  • Companion Care or In-Home Care
  • Nursing Assistant or hands-on caregiving roles
  • Mobility assistance or personal care support experience

Certification is a plus but not required. We are strongly considering candidates with experience as a Caregiver, CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, or similar positions.

Why Caregivers Choose BrightStar Care

  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • Competitive pay starting at $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
  • 401(k)
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Vacation Time
  • Flexible scheduling (days, nights, weekends)
  • In-home and facility-based assignments
  • Full-time & part-time opportunities
  • Paid training and onboarding support
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Meaningful one-on-one client relationships
  • Stable, consistent work with immediate openings

At BrightStar Care, we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages and support systems for our employees .

Job Types

  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time

Work Location

In-person, in-home care throughout the Greater Louisville, Kentucky area.

BrightStar Care of Louisville, KY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Apply today to learn more about becoming a Caregiver with BrightStar Care of Louisville, KY

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From BrightStar Care of Louisville's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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