Caregiver Needed in Mount Pleasant SC

Visiting Angels; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Family environment

Flexible schedule and locations towork

Job summary

Visiting Angels in South Carolina is seeking in-home aides (CNA’s and experienced caregivers) to provide one-on-one care to seniors in Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston Counties. Work part-time with flexible days, evenings, weekends, or overnights.

We offer in-house training, a family environment, and the support you need to help clients stay independent and comfortable at home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• In-home caregiver experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
• Medication reminders.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Prepare light meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Transportation to appointments and shops.
• Light housekeeping and companionship.

Skills

In-home caregiver experience

Excellent communication

Active listening

Time management

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DME (hoyer lift, wheelchair)

Job description

Benefits:

Supportive team environment

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Visiting Angels, America’s Choice in Homecare, is seeking In Home Aides, both CNA’s and experienced caregivers in Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston Counties. Visiting Angels is a national, private duty network of home care agencies and the nation's leading provider of non-medical senior home care services. We are proud of our reputation of providing seniors with compassionate, caring, knowledgeable caregivers. Our services allow seniors to remain independent safely in their homes with dignity. If you have these same qualities and a love for the senior community then you may be the next “ANGEL" in our elite staff of caregiving professionals. Work part-time, days, evenings, weekends, or even overnights. Provides personal one-on-one care to the client. On-going need to fill this role

PERKS and Why Choose Visiting Angels?

In-house training

Family environment

Flexible schedule and locations to work

4 hour to 12 hour shifts available

Choose days or times you are willing to work

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license, working vehicle, commuting required and current, up-to-date insurance

Must adhere to plans of care for client

Must have flexibility with schedules per client needs

One year of in-home, caregiver experience preferred

Must have good communication skills, have active listening, between clients/families and staff

Must be able to be calm in emergent situations and inform staff of any changes to client status

Pass background and drug screening

Responsibilities

Assist clients with ambulation and mobility

Medication reminders

Assist clients with personal care and hygiene

Prepare light meals according to dietary restrictions

Transportation to and from shops, pharmacy or appointments

Perform light housekeeping duties for the client

Be a pleasant, engaging, and supportive companion

Skills

One year proven experience as a in-home caregiver (Preferred)

Knowledge and demonstration of DME such as hoyer lift, wheelchairs, transfer bench, walker/training is available

Excellent knowledge of emergency response, CPR preferred

Knowledge of housekeeping activities

Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards

Respectful and compassionate

Good time management skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

NO CNA LICENSE REQUIRED!

What do our Caregivers say about us ?

"I have been with the company for over 8 years and love it, from the clients to the office staff this is a phenomenal company" -Susan

We service Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties, and surrounding areas in SC.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Each Visiting Angels location is independently owned and operated ensuring compassionate family service and satisfaction of care.