In Home Caregiver - Greer, SC

Visiting Angels•Greer, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Spartanburg is hiring a reliable, compassionate, and dependable At Home Senior Caregiver to join our team in the Greer and Taylors area. Visiting Angels is a locally owned and operated home care franchise dedicated to ensuring that seniors are able to age gracefully in the place that we call home. We care about the individual needs of our staff and pride ourselves on finding the right client for each caregiver. Our office is currently looking for a caring, patient, compassionate and trustworthy individual who has a genuine interest in providing home care assistance to adults and seniors so that they can remain where they call home.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of caregiving experience
Must have a strong sense of professionalism and must be reliable
Valid Driver's License REQUIRED
Must have personal, reliable transportation to and from shifts
Must be 18 years of age or older
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Must comply with all agency policies

Nice To Haves

Dementia/Alzheimer's experience a plus
CNA a plus

Responsibilities

Provides essential care to the client.
Provides continuous companionship for the client while on duty.
Assists in meal planning, purchases of foods, and food preparation.
Washes dishes and cleans the kitchen after meals.
Assists the client to live in a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
Observes the client's general physical, emotional, and mental conditions, and reports all changes in condition.
Keeps appropriate records of all activity while in the client’s home.
Provides a sense of security for the client and protects the client as much as possible from any harm resulting from the debilitating effects of his or her illness.
Assists client as needed, excluding medical care.
Communicates availability to work with the Coordinator on a weekly basis or as required.