Caregiver - Weekends

Golden Bell Senior Living; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Bell Senior Living is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide in-home care, assisting with daily living activities, personal care, meal prep, and light housekeeping to ensure comfort and safety for clients.

The role centers on following individualized care plans, promptly reporting changes, encouraging independence, and delivering emotional support. A high school diploma and caregiver training or state certification are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• English communication required.
• Patience and compassion for elderly and disabled clients.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail in reporting changes in client condition.
• Physical ability to lift/move clients up to 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Follows the client's individualized care plan and provides safe, competent, and compassionate care.
• Assists clients with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs.
• Assist with preparing and/or setting up nutritious meals if necessary.
• Provides assistance with ambulation and mobility, including the use of assistive devices.
• Encourages clients to maintain independence and participate in activities of interest.
• Provides emotional support and companionship, fostering trust and a positive relationship.
• Observes and reports changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to the supervisor promptly.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Assists clients with errands, appointments, and transportation as needed (if applicable).
• Documents care provided and maintains accurate daily logs and visit records.
• Participates in in-service training and staff meetings as required.

Skills

English communication

Patience

Compassion

Independent work

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Caregiver will provide compassionate in-home care services to clients, assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Caregivers help maintain a clean and safe environment and provide emotional support to clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to: Supervisor/Home Care Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows the client's individualized care plan and provides safe, competent, and compassionate care.
• Assists clients with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs.
• Assist with preparing and/or setting up nutritious meals if necessary.
• Provides assistance with ambulation and mobility, including the use of assistive devices.
• Encourages clients to maintain independence and participate in activities of interest.
• Provides emotional support and companionship, fostering trust and a positive relationship.
• Observes and reports changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to the supervisor promptly.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Assists clients with errands, appointments, and transportation as needed (if applicable).
• Documents care provided and maintains accurate daily logs and visit records.
• Participates in in-service training and staff meetings as required.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate (speaking, understanding, reading, and writing) in English.
• Patience, compassion, and understanding of elderly and disabled clients.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail in reporting changes in client condition.
• Basic knowledge of safe food handling, infection control, and universal precautions.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience as a caregiver, home health aide, or in a related field preferred. Completion of relevant caregiver training or certification (where required by state regulations).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift or move clients up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to provide care and operate necessary equipment.