Weekend Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Columbia, SC; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

A local caregiving service is seeking a Weekend Caregiver in Ridgeway, SC. This role involves providing compassionate support to seniors, assisting with personal care, medication management, and light housekeeping. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, demonstrate outstanding communication skills, and a passion for serving others. Opportunities for advanced training are available. Various shifts are offered, with pay starting at $13.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Strong ethics required for compassionate caregiving.
• Respectful and compassionate demeanor is essential.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Do light housekeeping tasks.
• Plan and prepare meals with client assistance.

Skills

Passion to serve others

Excellent knowledge of emergency response

Good time management skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Weekend Caregiver

***URGENTLY HIRING***

• Location: Ridgeway, SC
• Shifts: 6:45 AM - 8 PM Every Saturday and Sunday
• Pay: Starting at $13.00/hr

Are you looking for a Weekend Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Columbia is the place for you. Our office in Columbia provides caregivers for the local area including Ridgeway, Columbia, Batesburg Leesville, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, Chapin, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Weekend Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Columbia is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Columbia and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Weekend Caregiver with Visiting Angels Columbia supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Weekend Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

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

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift
• Live-In

Weekend Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Weekend Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent