Caregiver

Job Summary

The Visiting Angels office in Sumter is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide compassionate care to senior adults and those in need within the Midlands area.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Ambulate and assist clients with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• 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

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