LIFE CARE PROFESSIONAL – IN-HOME CAREGIVER

Position: In-Home Caregiver (Life Care Professional)

Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per Hour based on Certifications and Experience

Hours: 6 Hours per Week

Schedule: Monday and Thursday; 9am-12pm

Location: Newcomerstown, OH (and surrounding areas within a 25-30 mile radius)

THIS IS HANDS-ON WORK THAT MATTERS

If you want a job where you can see the difference you make every day, this could be your next move. As a Life Care Professional with Kennedy Care, you’ll help veterans, seniors, and individuals with complex needs live safely and confidently at home. You’ll use practical skills, good judgment, reliability, and a steady presence to make someone’s day—and sometimes someone’s life—better.

APPLY IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES. Get started with a team that respects the work caregivers do and supports you along the way.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You’ll be trusted to provide professional, hands-on support tailored to each client. Depending on the assignment, you may:
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, and daily routines.
• Support mobility, transfers, positioning, and safety in the home.
• Provide specialized care for people living with spinal cord injuries, TBI, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and age-related conditions.
• Prepare meals and help keep the home safe, organized, and comfortable.
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and a dependable human connection.
• Use simple smartphone/mobile tools to document care and communicate updates.
• Work with the care team to identify concerns, solve problems, and provide consistent, high-quality care.

WHY THIS WORK IS DIFFERENT

• Your work is tangible. You help another person stay independent in the place they call home.
• Every day brings opportunities to use judgment, problem-solving, communication, and practical skills.
• You’ll build real relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries and high standards.
• Assignments can range from everyday support to more specialized care for clients with complex needs.

WHAT KENNEDY CARE BRINGS TO THE TABLE

• Competitive hourly pay based on certifications and experience
• Flexible scheduling designed to fit your life
• Paid orientation and training
• PTO for all employees
• 1.5x pay on designated holidays
• Referral bonuses for caregivers and clients
• Dedicated Care Coordinator support
• Employee Emergency Fund program

YOU MAY BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU…

• Are dependable, calm, professional, and comfortable taking responsibility for your work.
• Like hands-on work and want to do something that has a clear purpose.
• Can communicate respectfully with clients, families, and members of the care team.
• Are comfortable learning new care techniques and using a smartphone or mobile app.
• Take pride in doing the right thing—even when no one is watching.
• Want to build or expand a career in healthcare, home care, veteran services, or a related field.

If you’re ready to build a rewarding career in home care and join a supportive team of caregivers who truly care, apply today!

Kennedy Care is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of Kennedy Care to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.

What We’re Looking For

We’re excited to welcome compassionate caregivers who are ready to grow in the home care field.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Age 18 or older
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within a 25-30 mile radius
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. independently
• Comfortable using smartphones/mobile apps
• Dependable, compassionate caregiver mindset   
• Additional requirements may vary based on client assignment.

Preferred (not required)

• Experience in home care, caregiving, healthcare,  or a related hands-on field
• CNA certification or similar caregiver background
• Experience supporting veterans
• Experience supporting veterans
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance when required for a specific client assignment
• Experience from military service, EMS, security, transportation, coaching, fitness, skilled trades, or other roles involving responsibility, safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving