Dementia Care Personal Care Aide/Caregiver
Interim HealthCare Inc. · North Charleston, SC · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$16/hrInternship
About the role
Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice for PCAs across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of supporting individuals with dementia, you are made for this!
Responsibilities
- Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home.
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship.
- Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises.
- Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns.
- Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways.
- Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies.
Requirements
- Seeking a flexible individual to cover a variety of shifts within the Tri-County area (Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston counties), primarily Monday-Friday
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred.
- CPR Certified
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation.
- Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience with dementia/memory care.
Benefits
- Base pay of $16.00 an hr.
- Last minute shift requests and high level of care pay incentives offered.
- Weekly Pay
- 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
- Insperity Perks: Earned Wage Access, Banking and Card Member Discounts, Cashback, and More
- Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance.
Modified Full Time Benefits (30 hours weekly)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- PTO
- Holiday Pay