Caregiver

Location: Santee, SC

About the role

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Sumter is the place for you. The office in Sumter provides caregivers for the Midlands area including Monetta, Columbia, Sumter, Manning, Camden, Bishopville, Dalzell, 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 Midlands region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Sumter is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Sumter and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Sumter 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 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.

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

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
• Must have dementia experience

Benefits

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

Pay

Starting at $13.00/hr based on experience

Schedule

Shift: Monday‑Thursday 6 am‑9 pm. Shifts offered: Full Time, Part Time, 8‑Hour Shifts, 10‑Hour Shifts, 12‑Hour Shifts, PRN, Short Shift, Live‑In Caregiver.