What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Always Best Care of the Grand Stand?
Company Description
We are Always Best Care, an agency who has been serving seniors since 2011. We started our agency in Columbia, SC, and grew to be a large and well-respected service for seniors in the Midlands of SC. In 2017, we opened our first branch in the Grand Strand, and we want to bring the same caring environment here as we have in Columbia. We are a values-based organization that is client driven, and we treat all our employees and clients with dignity and respect. We are a great place to work.
Job Description
*JOB LOCATION: CONWAY SC*
Are you a nurturing, dependable and warm-hearted person? Do you gain personal satisfaction in serving others? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we may have just the right career for you.
Our Caregivers are the keystone of our business, providing much needed service to seniors and their families struggling to keep their independence on a daily basis. Our Caregivers possess the virtues of compassion, care, dependability, professionalism, honesty, flexibility, problem solving, a positive attitude and love. To those we serve, our Caregivers represent who we are and what we stand for.
From basic companion care (which includes, but is not limited to light housekeeping, sitter care, transportation, meal preparation, etc.) to more integral personal care (which includes, but is not limited to incontinence care, transferring, dressing and bathing, etc.), our Caregivers provide a wide range of services. They also may work a variety of shifts, from 2-24 hours (live-in), over weekends, at night, in the morning, etc
Qualifications
- Caring and compassionate personality
- At least one year of experience working with seniors in a home setting
- English proficiency and excellent communication skills
- Two professional references and two fellow caregiver references required
- Proof of a TB test taken within the last year showing clear results
- Must be able to pass background check
- CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR training a plus
- Drug free & Clean criminal background
- Reliable transportation and/or
- Valid driver’s license, Automobile insurance and Safe driving record
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs or more and must be able to transfer clients if needed.
Additional Information
- Weekly Paychecks
- Flexible Schedules
- Great Work Environment
- Training
- Referral Bonuses
- Free Checking
- Aflac Insurance
- 401K