Personal Care Assistant (MALE PREFERRED) - Harrodsburg, Ky JP in Harrodsburg, Kentucky at Golden Years Adult Day Care

Personal Care Assistant – Male Caregiver Requested
Location: Lawrenceburg, KY Area
Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30p -6:30p Some Sat and Sun
Pay: Starting $18.00

At Golden Years we believe that respect, kindness, empathy, community, and care are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a dedicated Life Enrichment Specialist (male caregiver preferred) to bring these values to life while supporting a wonderful client in the home.

About the Role
You’ll play a meaningful role in helping our client maintain independence, dignity, and joy in daily living. Client is upbeat, enjoy friendly company, and love sitting outside on the porch. Your presence and reliability will make a real difference in comfort, safety, and sense of companionship.

The client prefers a male caregiver but is now accepting female caregivers as well. Race or nationality does not matter.

Home environment
No smoking in the home.
Animals include two mostly indoor dogs, nine indoor/outdoor cats, a gecko, and a horse on the property.
The home is lived-in and cluttered, with no known infestations.
The caregiver will not be required to drive the client or run errands.

Client needs
The client is independently mobile and does not require physical mobility assistance. However, he may pace indoors and has a history of leaving the home, so he should be considered a flight risk and closely supervised.

He needs support with:
Meal preparation and mealtime assistance as needed
Bathroom care, as he is not toilet trained
Ongoing supervision and redirection
Engaging, structured activities

He enjoys puzzles, Legos, watching others draw or color, animals, zoos, and aquariums. His verbal communication is limited, generally using one to three words at a time. He can follow directions when calm.

Caregiver fit and safety
The best caregiver will be calm, patient, observant, and comfortable providing consistent structure and de-escalation. The client generally keeps to himself but may have behavioral outbursts, including head-banging when upset. He can become aggressive and is described as strong and tall for his age.

A caregiver should be able to:
Recognize signs of escalation and use calm redirection
Maintain close supervision due to elopement history
Follow established behavioral and safety plans
Remain composed during aggression or self-injurious behavior
Use the client’s interests—especially animals and hands-on activities—to build rapport and support regulation

Requirements:
Dependable and punctual
Compassionate, patient, and easygoing personality
If you are dedicated to providing quality care and enjoy working with seniors, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that makes care personal — with respect, kindness, empathy, community, and care at every step.