BG@ Home Companion, Flexible 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

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Matching Retirement Plan

Teladoc 24/7 for team

Wellness Programs and discounts on gym

Employee onsite dining

Free parking

Job summary

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community on James Island, SC, seeks BG@Home Companions to support elderly clients in their homes, promoting independence and social well-being. Candidates should be compassionate and enjoy working with seniors.

Typical duties include personal care, nutritional support, mobility assistance, and documenting client status for supervisors. Travel to clients throughout Charleston County is required, with reliable transportation essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in long-term elderly care; home care experience is ideal.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming as needed.
• Assist with nutritional needs including serving and feeding.
• Support restorative care with ROM exercises, positioning, and ambulation.
• Encourage independence and maintain a respectful, cheerful demeanor.
• Follow infection control precautions and communicate client information to supervisor.

Skills

Companionship

Mobility assistance

In-home care

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description: BG@HomeCompanionFlexible 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.