Caregiver
$29,120–$29,120 year
On-siteBerea, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and meal preparation. Offer companionship and emotional support while monitoring and reporting changes in client health. Maintain a clean, safe environment, ensure proper use of safety equipment, and document care according to regulatory standards. Travel reliably to patient homes across the service area and accompany clients to appointments. Complete required in-service training and competency assessments upon hire and annually. Full-time, part-time, or PRN availability with weekends-only schedule. Competitive hourly pay with daily pay and overtime opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid ID
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel to client homes
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
- Ability to work independently in home settings
- Willingness to complete background screening and all onboarding requirements
- A kind heart
- A positive attitude
- Compassion
- Patience
- Professionalism with vulnerable populations
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment (gait belt, Hoyer lift)
- Ability to work during prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout shifts ranging from 4–12 hours
- Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach
- Fine motor dexterity to assist with grooming, dressing, feeding, medication management, and operation of medical equipment
- Adequate vision and hearing to monitor client safety and detect changes in condition
- Ability to perform light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and carrying groceries
- Ability to work in a private home environment, including navigating varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures
- Weekends only
Desired Qualifications
- Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Previous DSW (Direct Service Worker) Experience
- Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Experience
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