Part Time Home Health Aide - HHA (Florence, SC)

Visiting Angels•Florence, SC

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About The Position

Visiting Angels of Sumter is hiring part-time caregivers to serve clients throughout the local area, including Darlington, Sumter, Columbia, Hartsville, and Pamplico. Home Health Aides help improve clients’ quality of life and support their wellness in accordance with individualized care plans. The role offers flexible schedules, competitive wages, growth opportunities, and opportunities for advanced training in areas such as dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Care may include personal care and hygiene, light exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and accompanying clients on appointments, errands, and shopping trips. Caregivers report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly to emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in first aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple duties.
Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and physically supporting a client.
Comfort with housekeeping and cooking duties while following applicable dietary constraints.
Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, such as background checks.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.

Nice To Haves

Interest in advanced training in dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients while observing dietary constraints.
Perform light housekeeping duties.
Report health changes or unusual incidents.
Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.