Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Columbia (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 Columbia is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to support seniors at home in the Columbia area. This role blends light housekeeping, personal care, and companionship to help clients live independently with dignity.

You will follow care plans, monitor health changes, arrange meals, assist with shopping, and report issues promptly. Flexible shifts include full-time, part-time, and live-in options in Batesburg Leesville, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, Chapin, and nearby

Qualifications

• HS 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 pass 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.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients handle personal care and hygiene.
• Managing light housekeeping.
• Encouraging clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompting clients to take medications at the right times.
• Helping clients with shopping and groceries.
• Planning and preparing meals in collaboration with clients.
• Assisting clients with mobility and doctor visits and walks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking/basic meal prep

Emergency reporting

Companionship

Health and safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper and 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 Columbia is hiring a Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the local area in places like Batesburg Leesville, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, Chapin, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

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

A Visiting Angels Housekeeper and 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 Housekeeper and 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.

Housekeeper and 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