Position: Homecare AideOrganization: Jewish Family & Career ServicesReports to: Homecare DirectorPosition Type: Direct Care Personnel, Variable HourFLSA Status: Non-ExemptLocation: Louisville, KentuckySalary: $16/hourJewish Family & Career Services is currently hiring Non-Medical Homecare Aides to begin immediately. Caring and compassionate caregivers work one-on-one with older adults in Jefferson County, assisting with personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Position starts at $16/hour with opportunity for paid time off and benefits. Employees are required to pass a background check and drug screen. Flexible schedule, part-time and full-time schedules available.Qualifications, Competencies and Characteristics- High school diploma preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience- Must have the ability to read, write and speak English.- Training provided, but previous experience working in personal care, homecare or with the elderly population preferred.- Valid Driver’s License.- Must have reliable transportation.- Must be 18 years of age or older.- A passion for the JFCS vision, mission and values and a desire to help “repair the World”- Assist clients with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, eating, exercises, grooming, incontinence care, medication reminders, mobility and transfers, etc.)- Perform companionship services (e.g., transportation services, escort to appointments and events, socialization and conversation, visit neighbors and friends, provide reminders for appointments, write letters and correspondence, play games and aid with reading, stimulate mental awareness, respite, etc.)- Perform homemaker services including: - Light housekeeping (e.g., laundry, change linens, make beds, empty garbage, dust furniture, mop floors, vacuum, organize and clean closets) - Meal planning and preparation (e.g., grocery shopping, cooking and clean-up) - Help with errands (e.g., dry cleaning, Rx pick up, personal shopping)- Adhere to strict confidentiality of constituent information- Other duties as assignedPerformance Requirements:- Perform shifts as scheduled (e.g., arrive on time, stay for the duration).- Follow provided care plans for all clients exactly.- Stay in communication with the Homecare Director continually.- Attend and complete all mandatory trainings.- Turn in required documentation (e.g., timesheets, flow sheets, incident reports, etc.) in a timely manner.- Comply with all applicable KY Personal Services Agency regulations.- Prompt compliance to requests for documentation and screenings (e.g., TB and drug).- Respect confidentiality of clients and comply with confidentiality and information security guidelines.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Ability to effectively communicate in English through oral and written means.- Sensitivity to the elderly, convalescent, and persons with disabilities.- Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.- Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.- Monitor clients and client environments and keep Homecare Director informed of potential concerns or hazards.Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:- This position will require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, lifting, grasping, and/or feeling during the course of essential duties.- Visual acuity to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and to make general observations of facilities and structures. Corrective lenses acceptable.- Must be able to speak and hear (assistive devices acceptable).- Medium work: up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 30 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly to move objects.- Work typically conducted in a home or other climate-controlled location.Supervisory Responsibility: NoneTravel Requirement: Local travelPre-Employment Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@jfcslouisville.org.