Caregiver

Caregiver - Home Care Aide - Personal Care Assistant

Griswold Home Care for Sumter & Kershaw seeks compassionate individuals with personal care experience to join our amazing Caregiver team in both Full-time and Part-Time positions. We service clients across a large portion of the SC midlands ranging from Northeast Columbia down to Lake Marion, including towns & communities such as Blythewood, Ridgeway, Pontiac, Elgin, Lugoff, Camden, Kershaw, Dalzell, Oakland, Sumter, Stateburg, Wedgefield, Mayesville, Pinewood and many more.

Compensation: $15-$17

Why Us?

Griswold is an established, award-winning company in the home care industry. We appreciate our people and often promote from within when there are advancement opportunities. We pay our Caregivers a competitive wage of $15-$17 with flexible work scheduling... along with benefits including work wear, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), overtime, weekly paydays and opportunities for ongoing training & development. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our quick, mobile-optimized application. *(rated among "Best in Home Care" 5 yrs running.)

A Company With A History...And A Future

Our motto is “live assured”, which means people enjoying the independence they want and the peace of mind they deserve. It is the promise we make to all of our clients; one we are confident in making because of our team. Griswold currently operates in more 170 locations in 30 states and has touched the lives of more than 100,000 families. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, we are the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country.

Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay, robust appreciation programs, and opportunities for growth & development to help them build rewarding careers.

Are You A Good Fit?

Ask yourself: Do I enjoy working with older adults? Can I provide compassionate care with a positive attitude? Am I punctual and dependable? If so, please consider applying for this Caregiver position today!

Your Life As A Caregiver

This companionship and caregiving position offers flexible hours and opportunities to assist seniors on both day and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.

As a Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping seniors live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You provide non-medical care and companionship, helping with various responsibilities such as laundry, meal preparation, light housekeeping and even grocery shopping. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront, you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle & professional as you aid them with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of care.

You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent elderly care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition & needs of your client(s). You take pride in helping seniors enjoy their golden years and in the way you do your job. Every job has its challenges, but when you lay your head to rest each day, we want you to be secure and remain happy you chose a career in Home Care.

What We Need From You

• First and foremost - you must demonstrate knowledge of the aging journey and genuine compassion for people
• 6+ months of care experience - if yours has been strictly with a family member, then great, apply and let's talk
• Reliable Transportation is a must for all assignments
• To be considered for many clients, you must also provide a Valid Drivers License & proof of Active Car Insurance
• Be eligible to work in USA
• Have HS Diploma or GED/Equivalency
• Successful Completion of Background & Health Screens
• Provide References
• We are willing to train you...but existing classes & certifications are nice, too

If you have read this far, THANK YOU. Something must feel right so we sincerely hope you will apply...and then look forward to meeting you!

Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.