Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant

Are you a compassionate person who enjoys helping others? Are you dependable, eager to learn and have professional caregiving experience? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! Jenkins Home Care has immediate openings for Caregivers to join our growing family. Our employees are the greatest asset to our family. We have IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for 1st shift in the CHARLESTON COUNTY AREA . As a member of the Jenkins Home Care Family, you are not only providing home care, but you are developing relationships and making a difference in the life of your client and their family.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be providing care for clients that are mobile/ immobile and recovering clients by providing support and comfort to them
• You also have to provide support with personal hygiene, including the brushing of the teeth and bathing.
• You will also be engaging with the client and helping them entertain them by playing games.
• The personal care aide will also have to perform basic light household duties for the client
• You assist with light meal prep and assistance with feeding
• You may also need to help them move by providing support and assisting them to walk
• Maintaining proper hygiene and ensuring a safe environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience as a caregiver or in a similar role

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients of all ages
• Compassionate and patient personality
• Must own and be able to use a smartphone
• Reliable transportation
• Fluency in English is required