In-home Caregiver - Summerville, United States - Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers

Verified Company

Summerville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Start Your Meaningful Career TODAY
**Make a DIFFERENCE and become a Comfort Keeper

Comfort Keepers of Summerville Office **is seeking compassionate and dedicated CAREgivers to provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with activities of daily living. As a CAREgiver on our team, you will provide one on one in-home care services such as companion care and personal care to keep the senior client safe, healthy, and comfortable at home.

Job Duties:

Grooming & Hygiene
Mobility Assistance including using transfer aids (hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.)
Transferring & Positioning
Toileting & Incontinence Care
Meal Preparation & Cooking
Light Housekeeping & Laundry
Grocery Shopping/Errands/Transportation
Medication Reminders
Working with Dementia/Alzheimer's Clients'

Requirements:

Minimum 6 months of caregiving experience preferred (Family Counts)
Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the ability of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed throughout the shift. High level visual and hearing acuity and verbal communication required.
Applicants must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for criminal background investigation and motor vehicle driving record.
Permission to submit to preemployment, reasonable suspicion, and post accident drug and alcohol testing
Must have valid South Carolina Driver's License
Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality
Selfdirecting with the ability to work with little direct supervision
Empathy for the needs of the client
Treat clients, families, staff, and the public with courtesy and respect;presents a positive public image
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ensures confidentiality and security of the client's medical information

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