Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels Sumter, SC; New Holland (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Visiting Angels Sumter is seeking a dedicated Companion Caregiver to provide compassionate care to seniors in the New Holland area. This role involves various responsibilities, including meal preparation, personal care assistance, and companionship. Join us for a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others.
• Knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Are you looking for a Companion Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Sumter is the place for you. The office in Sumter provides caregivers for the Midlands area including New Holland, Columbia, Sumter, Manning, Camden, Bishopville, Dalzell, 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 Midlands region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Companion Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Sumter is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Sumter and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Companion Caregiver with Visiting Angels Sumter 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 Companion 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.

Visiting Angels Work Environment

Visiting Angels received a 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research. The Best Place to Work recognition came straight from the source - caregiver companions, home health aides and nursing aides who voted where they want to work.

At Visiting Angels, we offer rewarding caregiver jobs on a full-time and part-time basis. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a Visiting Angel.

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
  
  

Companion 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
  
  

Companion 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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