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CAREGIVER / HOME HEALTH AIDE
Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That's where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Charleston ("BrightStar Care") employees uphold A Higher Standard.
What We Offer
At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
- Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
- Generous Paid Time-Off Plans
- Travel time reimbursement
- Free Training
- Get paid whenever you need with wages on-demand via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
- Free continuing education
- Part of a team with RN Oversight
- Employee referral bonus
- Home Health or Facility shifts available
- Mobile shift access
- Flexible schedule
- We promote from within
- Nurse and Employee of the month
- HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
- Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device, online or offline
- Joint Commission accredited!
- Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated
We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:
- We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of home and facility assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
Responsibilities
- Various personal care services as necessary to meet the client's or patient's needs
- Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
- Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum one (1) year of documented caregiver, home care assistance experience is required
- Certified CPR
- Licensed driver with insured and reliable automobile with proof of insurance
- Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively
- Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $17 - $18