Personal Care Aide

Benefits

• Paid training & orientation
• 24/7 on-call support from office staff
• Respectful and friendly work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license, working vehicle, commuting required, and current, up-to-date insurance
• Must adhere to plans of care for the client
• Must have flexibility with schedules per client needs
• One year of in-home caregiver experience preferred
• Must have good communication skills, have active listening, between clients/families and staff
• Must be able to be calm in emergent situations and inform staff of any changes to client status
• Pass background and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Aid clients with ambulation and mobility
• Medication reminders
• Aid clients with personal care and hygiene
• Prepare light meals according to dietary restrictions
• Transportation to and from shops, pharmacy or appointments
• Perform light housekeeping duties for the client
• Be a pleasant, engaging, and supportive companion

Skills

• One year of proven experience as an in-home caregiver (Preferred)
• Knowledge and demonstration of DME such as hoyer lift, wheelchairs, transfer bench, walker/training is available
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response, CPR preferred
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Pay

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour.

Contact

Please click the link below to complete the Charleston area application and we will reach out soon!

Mount Pleasant/Charleston