BG@ Home Companion, Flexible Schedule
About The Position
Bishop Gadsden at Home is seeking Companion team members to provide in-home support to clients, promoting independence and mobility while emphasizing emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The role is suited to someone compassionate and interested in working with older adults. The position requires travel to clients throughout Charleston County and reliable transportation to and from James Island. Typical duties include providing personal care; assisting with nutrition and hydration; supporting restorative care, mobility, and independence; following infection-control precautions; communicating client information to a supervisor; laundering clients’ personal items as needed; and maintaining a pleasant, respectful, and courteous demeanor.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience within long-term care for the elderly is required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Able to stand, stoop, bend, reach, squat, climb, reach above head, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to travel to clients throughout Charleston County.
- Reliable transportation to and from James Island.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Home care experience is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, showering, shampooing, oral hygiene, skin care, hair care, nail care, dressing, and shaving as needed.
- Assist clients with nutritional needs, including serving and feeding, and provide proper fluid requirements.
- Assist with restorative care, including range-of-motion exercises, proper positioning, and ambulation.
- Encourage client independence and optimal functioning.
- Use standard infection-control precautions in all client care.
- Exchange client information with a supervisor via the communications binder.
- Launder clients’ personal items as needed.
- Maintain a pleasant, respectful, and courteous demeanor.
- Travel to clients throughout Charleston County.
Benefits
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D policy.
- 401(k) matching retirement plan.
- Free 24/7 Teladoc for the team member and household.
- Wellness programs and facilities, with discounts on personal training and massage therapy.
- Community Café and employee onsite dining options.
- Free onsite and close-proximity parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
