Weekend Care Professional

Always Best Care Midlands; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Always Best Care Midlands is seeking a compassionate weekend caregiver to support a client with dementia in Columbia, SC. The role requires weekend availability (Saturdays and Sundays) and comfort working in a home with dogs.

You will provide companionship, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment. The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, and communicates clearly with family, ensuring any changes in well-being are relayed promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for individuals with dementia preferred.
• Must be comfortable around dogs.
• Patient, dependable, compassionate, and attentive.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with daily living activities as needed.
• Provide compassionate care and supervision for a client with dementia.
• Offer gentle reminders, redirection, and reassurance.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
• Communicate any changes or concerns regarding the client's well-being.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Patience and empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Dog-friendly

Job description

Job Opening: Weekend Caregiver – Saturdays & Sundays Only

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced weekend caregiver to provide quality care for a client with dementia. The ideal candidate must be patient, understanding, and comfortable working in a home with dogs.

Schedule:

• Saturday and Sunday Only

• Weekend Position

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide companionship and emotional support.

• Assist with daily living activities as needed.

• Provide compassionate care and supervision for a client with dementia.

• Offer gentle reminders, redirection, and reassurance.

• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.

• Communicate any changes or concerns regarding the client's well-being.

Qualifications:

• Experience caring for individuals with dementia preferred.

• Must be comfortable around dogs.

• Patient, dependable, compassionate, and attentive.

• Strong communication skills.

• Must be available to work both Saturdays and Sundays.

We are looking for a dedicated caregiver who understands the importance of patience, consistency, and compassionate care when working with individuals living with dementia.