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Job Description:

Comfort Keepers of Irmo, SC 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 pre-employment, 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
• Self-directing 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

BENEFITS:

• Up to $17 per hour
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• On-the-Job Training
• Referral Bonuses
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Personal Protective Equipment Provided
• 24/7 On Call Support

Comfort Keepers is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.