PCA/Caregiver
How this pay compares
This posting states $14–$16 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in South Carolina post a median of $14 an hour, the middle half $14–$16, across 251 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in South Carolina earn a median of $14.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Caregiver / Direct Care Worker; Flexible Schedule
Make Caring Your Career.
First Priority Home Care is hiring full- and part-time Caregivers and Direct Care Workers to provide in-home care to clients in COLUMBIA and surrounding areas. We're a client-driven company with a mission to lift up every community we serve, help aging adults live life to the fullest, and support our Care Family in purpose-driven work. If you're a compassionate Caregiver, we'd love to talk with you!
What you'll do
- Help with activities of daily living - bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, and toileting support
- Assist with mobility and transfers
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Prepare meals and help with feeding, if needed
- Handle light housekeeping - laundry, tidying, linens
- Follow each client's individualized care plan
- Let your supervisor know about any changes in a client's condition or behavior
What we offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- A rewarding career path
- Flexible scheduling, you help set your hours
Why Caregivers choose First Priority Home Care
- Part of the Care Advantage, Inc. family of care companies, with the training and support that comes with it
- A team that treats Caregivers as the heart of the work, not just a headcount and invests in your growth
What we're looking for
- Caregiving experience preferred (see note above)
- Eligible to work in the U.S. (we're unable to provide sponsorship)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Physical exam and satisfactory TB test on file
- Reliable transportation
Full- or part-time, with shifts including days, nights, and weekends, we'll build a schedule around you.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today and make caring your career! Our mobile-friendly application takes about 3 minutes.
First Priority Home Care and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
From Care Advantage (Columbia, SC)'s job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Care Advantage (Columbia, SC)
Care Advantage (Columbia, SC) hires caregivers in Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville and other towns in South Carolina.
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