Home Care Aide / Caregiver

Golden Bell Senior Living; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Golden Bell Senior Living is seeking Home Care Aides to provide compassionate in-home care in Cumberland Village at Home, Aiken, SC. Caregivers will support activities of daily living, personal care, meal prep, and light housekeeping across all shifts, with attendance bonus opportunities.

Ideal candidates communicate effectively in English, show patience and empathy for elderly and disabled clients, and can work independently while documenting care and logs.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Patience and compassion for elderly and disabled clients.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Follows the client's individualized care plan and provides safe, competent, and compassionate care.
• Assists with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs.
• Assists with preparing and/or setting up nutritious meals.
• Assists 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 client condition to supervisor promptly.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe living environment.
• Assists with errands, appointments, and transportation as needed.
• Documents care provided and maintains accurate daily logs and visit records.
• Participates in in-service training and staff meetings.

Skills

English communication

Patience and compassion

Independent work

Observation skills

Infection control

Safe food handling

Documentation/reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Caregiver training/certification

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.

Now hiring Home Care Aides/Caregivers for Cumberland Village at Home in Aiken, SC. We are hiring for all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and PRN/as-needed opportunities. Pay up to $15.00 per hour based on experience, with attendance bonus opportunities available.

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).

Must be dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining scheduled shifts. Attendance bonus opportunities may be available for employees who meet program requirements.

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.