BG@ Home Companion, Flexible Overnight Schedule

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Matching Retirement Plan

Free 24/7 TELADOC

Wellness Programs and fitness services

Onsite dining options

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community seeks compassionate companions to provide in-home support through BG@Home on James Island, SC. The role focuses on promoting independence and well-being for elderly clients, with an emphasis on emotional and social care.

The position involves personal care, mobility assistance, and travel to clients throughout Charleston County. A 1-year LTC background is preferred, and applicants must be 18+ with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in long-term care for the elderly is required; home care experience is ideal.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform range-of-motion exercises.
• Willingness to travel to clients throughout Charleston County; reliable transportation to James Island.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assist with nutritional needs, including serving and ensuring proper fluid intake.
• Support restorative care and ambulation, with emphasis on safety.
• Encourage independence and optimal functioning for clients.
• Exercise infection control precautions in all client care.
• Share client information with supervisor using the communications binder.
• Launder clients’ personal items and maintain a courteous demeanor.

Skills

Companionship

Patient care

Mobility support

Infection control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description: BG@HomeCompanionFlexible Overnight Schedule

Bishop Gadsden, located on James Island, SC and is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Gadsden is known as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community. We are located just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston!

Our Bishop Gadsden at Home Department is seeking Companion team members to provide in home support to clients that promotes independence and mobility with an emphasis on emotional, psychological and social well-being. The successful candidate will have compassion for and the desire to work with the elderly.

A Typical Day

• Provide personal care for clients, including bathing, showering, shampooing, oral hygiene, skin care, hair care, nail care, dressing, and shaving as needed.
• Assist clients with nutritional needs including serving, feeding, and providing proper fluid requirements.
• Assist with proper restorative care including range-of motion exercises, proper positioning, and ambulation.
• Encourage client independence and optimal level of functioning.
• Exercise standard precautions of infection control in all client care.
• Exchange client information with supervisor via communications binder.
• Launder clients’ personal items as needed.
• Maintain a pleasant, respectful, and courteous demeanor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• At least 1year experience within long-term care for the elderly required, home care experience is ideal.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to stand, stoop, bend, reach, squat, climb, reach above head, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
• Willingness to travel to clients throughout Charleston County
• Has reliable transportation to and from James Island.

What A Candidate Can Expect From Us

• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Policy
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Community Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking.