BG@ Home Companion, Flexible Schedule

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Vision Insurance

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and

401(k) Matching Retirement Plan

Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and

Wellness Programs and Facilities with

Community Café / Employee onsiteDining

Free Onsite and close proximityParking

Job summary

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement, located on James Island, SC, is seeking Companion team members for in-home support to promote independence and well-being among elderly clients.

The role includes personal care, nutrition assistance, mobility exercises, and ensuring infection control; travel throughout Charleston County is required. This is a flexible, compassionate position with benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in long-term or home care is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for clients, including bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assist with nutritional needs, including serving and feeding, and monitoring fluids.
• Assist with restorative care and mobility exercises; encourage independence.
• Ensure infection control and maintain a respectful, pleasant demeanor.
• Coordinate with supervisor via communications binder and maintain client information.

Skills

Companion care

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

BG@Home Companion Flexible 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

What We Need In A Candidate

• 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.