Companion Caregiver for Adult with Disabilities Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Companion Caregiver for Adult with Disabilities Direct Hire – Self-Directed Services Raines Columbia, SC 29229 Job Overview Parent of a 23-year-old with Autism looking for a competent Caregiver to care for my son in a professional and compassionate manner. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to support my son and help him continue to build independence in his daily activities and engagement in the community. He has no physical disabilities, is verbal and conversational but has cognitive disabilities which require him to be supervised at all times. He also is experiencing high levels of anxiety that we are working with, so patience and support is a must. Experience with emotional coping skills a plus! Parent is a work from home professional in the field of autism. Training and support will be provided on skill acquisition goals and prompt levels/support needed to maintain current skills. Parent will be onsite 100% during the first month or more, and generally only offsite for personal appointments on occasion. This position is 3 weekdays from 10am-6pm (24hours ) Mon/Tues/Thur. The hours and days are not flexible, these are the days and hours I need. Hours are funded through a DDSN waiver and applicant is paid through disability board. Must pass SLED and DSS background checks and complete training modules and all requirements of respite and attendant care programs. Caregiver must be willing to be active (walks, games, outdoors) and also willing to take my son out 1-2x per week (I will cover expenses) to be engaged in the community (shopping, bowling, movies, parks etc). Reliable transportation and good driving record is a MUST for this position. My son is independent or developing independence in making simple meals, doing chores and most ADLs, but needs supervision, light assistance and companionship throughout his days. He is a sweet, gentle and funny kid, very easy to get along with – I just need help ensuring he has a full, happy and active life while I work. Responsibilities Assist/supervise client with personal care and hygiene Engages client in physical activities daily Assist/supervise meal preparation and clean-up Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop Assist with and supervise daily chores Be a pleasant and supportive companion Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

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Requirements Proven experience as a caregiver Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR) Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards Respectful and compassionate Good time management skills Excellent reliability Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Strong ethics Physical endurance Minimum education of High school diploma or equivalent Must be able to pass all background checks and complete training/hiring requirements Good Driving record Additional information will be provided during interview process.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.24 – $16.25 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Application Question(s): Are you willing to provide a copy of your driving record and insurance in the hiring process?

Experience:

autism: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Columbia, SC 29229 (Required)

Work Location:

In person