Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Columbia, SC; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

A community-focused caregiver service in Ridgeway seeks compassionate Caregivers to provide essential support to seniors. Responsibilities include assisting clients with mobility and personal care, planning meals, and performing light housekeeping tasks. This role offers personal growth with advanced training. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, along with flexible scheduling options. A passion for service and strong communication skills are crucial for success in this fulfilling role.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Strong ethics and physical endurance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.

Skills

Passion to serve others

Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Respectful and compassionate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Columbia is the place for you. Our office in Columbia provides caregivers for the local area including Ridgeway, Columbia, Batesburg Leesville, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, Chapin, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Columbia is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Columbia and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Columbia supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Live-In

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent