Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Sumter, SC; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels - Sumter, SC is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support senior clients in the Midlands area, including Sumter and surrounding towns. The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities to grow with a trusted home-care provider.

You will help clients stay safe and dignified at home, performing personal care, light housekeeping, meal planning, and mobility support, while maintaining strong communication with families and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact compassionately with clients and families.
• Familiarity with light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily activities.
• Support light housekeeping and meal planning.
• Encourage physical activity and exercise according to client ability.
• Remind clients to take medications on schedule and assist as needed.
• Assist with shopping and errands for groceries when required.
• Accompany clients to appointments and help with mobility as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Emergency training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Caregiver

Are you searching for a career with flexibility, room for growth, and the ability to make a difference in the lives of senior adults in your community? Visiting Angels of Sumter is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Midlands area in places like Sumter, Manning, Camden, Bishopville, Dalzell, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

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

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver wears many hats as they help our elderly and home-care clients stay at home or recover at home with dignity.

While no two client visits look exactly alike, responsibilities may include:

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene
• Managing light housekeeping
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals
• Prompting clients to take their prescription medications at the right times
• Helping clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shopping for them)
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability)
• Assisting clients with mobility and ambulation - this can include everything from getting around the house to visiting the doctor and taking walks

A Companion Caregiver must also be prepared to act quickly in the case of medical emergencies. This includes adequately reporting any health changes or unusual circumstances. Our caregivers possess the ideal blend of competency, compassion, and professional discernment.

Companion Caregiver Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time-management skills
• Reliable transportation to client visits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with basic housekeeping and cooking tasks
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Training/knowledge in First Aid and emergency response
• A heart for vulnerable people seeking meaningful companionship
• Willingness to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards

Shifts Offered

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