Direct Support Worker — Flexible Scheduling & Daily Pay

A First Name Basis; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Daily pay

Flexible scheduling

401(k) + employer match

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A First Name Basis is seeking a Direct Support Worker (Male Caregiver) to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in Columbia, SC. This full- and part-time role offers $14/hr and requires compassionate, independent caregiving in private home settings.

Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, meal prep, medication reminders, and safe transport to appointments. Travel to client homes is expected; competency assessments and onboarding are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.
• Willingness to complete onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation; assist with feeding as needed.
• Medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments.
• Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment.
• Ensure proper use of safety equipment.
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
• Travel reliably to client homes and assigned visits.
• Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually.
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active Home Health Aide (HHA) or CNA certification

Job description

A First Name Basis is seeking a Direct Support Worker (Male Caregiver) to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in Columbia, SC. This full- and part-time role offers $14/hr and requires compassionate, independent caregiving in private home settings.

Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, meal prep, medication reminders, and safe transport to appointments. Travel to client homes is expected; competency assessments and onboarding are required.