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Caregivers - Your Right Job at Right at Home - Ekron, KY

Right at Home - Louisville/Indiana$15.50–$16/hrEkron, KYPosted 4w agoStill open, checked every night
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How this pay compares

This posting states $15.50–$16 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Kentucky post a median of $16 an hour, the middle half $15–$16.75, across 94 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Kentucky earn a median of $17.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Kentucky requires of a caregiver

Kentucky issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.

  • Before giving direct services, an employee of a certified personal services agency must pass a criminal record check, checks of the nurse aide and home health aide abuse registry and the caregiver misconduct registry, a substance abuse test and a TB risk assessment, receive the agency's training on the listed topics, and be found competent by the agency for each task done without direct supervision.
  • Staying active: Staff serving clients with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia need 3 hours of dementia training each year.

Caregiver jobs and requirements in Kentucky

Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%

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About the job

Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to provide exceptional support and assistance to individuals in the place the senior calls home. The ideal candidate is committed to improving seniors' quality of life by providing personalized care that ensures safety, comfort, and dignity. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those requiring assistance with daily activities and health management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being
  • Support a senior who has dementia or Alzheimer's by implementing specialized memory care techniques
  • Operate medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts safely and effectively
  • Prepare meals tailored to individual dietary needs
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment through light housekeeping and sanitation tasks
  • Document care activities accurately using Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) systems
  • Assist with transportation or driving clients to appointments or activities as needed
  • Follow all safety procedures, including first aid protocols and emergency response plans
  • Engage in ongoing training related to caregiving best practices, behavior management, and long-term care standards

Qualifications

  • Ability to work compassionately with individuals with disabilities of any kind
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team setting
  • Valid driver's license for transportation duties preferred but not mandatory
  • Demonstrated ability to handle physically demanding tasks such as lifting with Hoyer lifts or assisting with mobility
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting resident privacy

This role is vital in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of residents across various care environments. We seek caring professionals eager to provide empathetic support while fostering independence and dignity for those we serve.

From Right at Home - Louisville/Indiana's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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