Job Description

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 Sumter is hiring a Companion Caregiver for our clients throughout the Midlands area in places like Sumter, Manning, Camden, Bishopville, Dalzell, and many others.

A Visiting Angels Companion Caregiver enjoys benefits like:

Holiday Pay
Referral Bonuses
Direct Deposit
Weekly Pay
Continuing Education

A Visiting Angels 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 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.

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

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Part time, Relief, Work at office, Shift work

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Companion Caregiver Job at Visiting Angels, Sumter, SC