WEEKEND Caregiver for Charleston SC

About the role

Visiting Angels, America’s Choice in Homecare, is seeking both CNA’s and experienced in-home health caregivers in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley Counties. Visiting Angels is a national, private duty network of home care agencies and the nation's leading provider of non-medical senior home care services. We are proud of our reputation for providing seniors with compassionate, caring, knowledgeable caregivers that allow seniors to remain independent safely in their homes with dignity. If you have these qualities and a love for the senior community, you may be the next “ANGEL” in our elite staff of caregiving professionals. Work part-time, days, evenings, weekends, or even overnights per current client roster. Provides personal one-on-one care to the client. On-going need to fill this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility
• Medication reminders
• Assist 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

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 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

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

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Variety of shifts available for immediate start
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling that works with your availability
• Friendly work environment
• Specialized training

Pay

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

Work part-time, days, evenings, weekends, or even overnights per current client roster.