Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Family Member Caregiver / Home Care Aide, where your dedication transforms lives through personalized, attentive care. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to your family member with diverse needs, promoting independence, safety, and well-being within their homes or community settings. Your energetic and positive approach will help create a nurturing environment that empowers your loved one to thrive and maintain their quality of life. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing valuable skills in caregiving and health support.
Responsibilities
- Assist your family members with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences
- Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation
- Use specialized equipment like Hoyer lifts or wheelchairs to safely transfer loved ones with mobility challenges
- Maintain a clean and safe environment through light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing
- Observe and report any changes in the your loved ones' physical or mental condition, including signs of dementia or other health concerns
- Follow established care plans designed by healthcare professionals, case managers, social workers, or nurses to meet each patient's unique needs
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols including CPR and First Aid procedures in case of emergencies
Requirements
- Your family member or loved one that you will be caring for is a Medicaid / Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipient.
- Be able to use a smartphone to document your work hours within your loved one's home.
Skills
- Proven experience in home & community care or assisted living environments, with familiarity in long-term care settings
- Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, hospice care, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism
- Strong patient observation skills coupled with the ability to monitor vital signs accurately
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely using equipment like Hoyer lifts or resident lifts when necessary
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams, families, and clients’ support networks
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and privacy of patient information even amoung family members
- Compassionate attitude combined with patience and resilience needed for caring for individuals with complex health conditions
Join us in delivering exceptional home care that makes a real difference! Your energy and expertise will help foster independence and comfort for those who need it most. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to bring kindness, professionalism, and enthusiasm into every day of caregiving.
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you over the age of 18?
- Do you have a family member or loved one whom you already provide home care services for?
- Are you currently working or in school?
- Do you have any felonies or misdemeanors in your background within the last 10 years?
- Are you comfortable working in households that smoke or have pets?
- How do you respond to constructive feedback and how do you use it to improve your performance?
- How would you describe your communication skills in a professional work environment?
- What steps do you take to ensure accuracy when following verbal instruction?
- How do you document your daily tasks and activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accountability throughout your shift?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Goose Creek, SC 29445 (Required)
Work Location: In person
