Caregiver -Bridge Valley Students

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide various levels of support to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.).
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to do so.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Offer activities essential for daily living, including assisting patients with their meals, serving, and other tasks if necessary.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and learn new skills.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every day.
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
• Supportive and compassionate attitude.
• Take pride in providing high-quality care.

A Special Touch In-Home Care is a locally owned and operated company providing compassionate, individualized care to the elderly and disabled residents of the Kanawha Valley and surrounding areas. Founded on Appalachian values and a background in the medical industry, our company is run by passionate individuals dedicated to helping residents stay in their homes longer. We aim to help in-home patients enjoy a relaxed and fulfilling life while receiving quality care in the comfort of their homes.

We pride ourselves on providing companionship for residents who request in-home care. Our main goal is to help our patients achieve the best quality of life possible while maximizing their independence and dignity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.