Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Columbia, SC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Columbia seeks a dedicated Housekeeper and Companion Caregiver to assist seniors in their homes in the Columbia area. You will provide personal care support, light housekeeping, meal planning, and mobility assistance, while promoting independence and dignity.

The role emphasizes reliability, compassion, and adherence to health and safety standards, with opportunities for ongoing training and growth in compassionate elder care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help clients handle personal care and hygiene.
• Manage light housekeeping.
• Encourage clients to meet their exercise and fitness goals.
• Prompt clients to take prescribed medications at the right times.
• Help clients with shopping and putting away groceries (or shop for them).
• Plan and prepare meals in collaboration with clients (based on client ability).
• Assist clients with mobility and ambulation—this includes getting around the house and accompanying to visits.
• Report health changes or emergencies promptly and with care.

Skills

Time management

Reliable transportation

Communication

Housekeeping

Cooking

Background check

First Aid

Emergency response

Empathy/compassion

Health and safety standards

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