Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Sumter is seeking a Compassionate Companion Caregiver to support seniors at home throughout the Midlands area. You will provide personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance to help clients stay independent and safe at home.

The role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a home setting, with options for full-time, part-time, and various shift lengths.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to client visits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screen.
• First Aid and emergency response knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Encourage exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt medication reminders at proper times.
• Assist with shopping and meal preparation as needed.
• Support mobility and accompany to appointments or walks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Reliable transportation

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