Professional Caregiver Bowie

Professional Caregiver

Full Time • Bowie
PREFERRED:    Licensed in the State as a Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or Geriatric Nursing Assistant
REQUIRED:    Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu
REQUIRED:      Car / Reliable Transportation
REQUIRED:      Availability to work weekdays and (occasional) weekends and/or evenings, overnights or extended shifts (live-ins)

Description:
Caregivers provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Services may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite.
 
Caregivers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant the local offices policies and industry standards.
 
Qualifications:

1.             Must be eligible to accept (W-2) employment in the United States;

2.             Must meet Maryland basic health screening requirements, including the absence of tuberculosis;

3.             Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs, climb stairs and support typical adult weight

 Responsibilities/Activities:
 
 1.                  Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:
a.             Bathing;
b.             Mouth care;
c.             Dressing;
d.             Hair care;
e.             Feeding;
f.             Toileting;
g.             Medication reminding;
h.             Skin care; and,
i.             Exercise.
 
2.                  Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment;

3.                  Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry;

4.                  Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind;

5.                  Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans;

6.                  Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the supervisor;

7.                  Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a physician and as identified on the care plan;

8.                  Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan;

9.                  Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them;

10.               Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions;

11.               Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices;

12.               Monitor supplies and resources;

13.               Follow the care plan, all instructions and company policies;

14.               Carry out duties as assigned by the supervisor;

15.               Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to supervisor;

16.               Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to supervisor;

17.               Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service;

18.               Continually strive to improve skills by: attending orientations, staff meetings, in-service education, through formal classes, workshops, conferences as necessary and assigned;

19.               Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others;

20.               Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.

 
Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour




This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Home Helpers Corporate.

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What We Provide

At Home Helpers Home Care, we are always committed to providing families and their loved ones with the best in-home care available in our industry. We are so proud of the talented team of Caregivers we have built over the years. Offering compassionate care to clients in their homes is a special calling, and we are so proud to always attract highly qualified, dedicated, and compassionate people to our home health care employment opportunities.

 

HOME HELPERS HOME CARE OFFERS:

Competitive pay
Great benefits
Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time)
Continued training and professional development
A culture of like-minded professionals dedicated to what they do
Locally owned and operated agencies in more than 1,000 communities throughout North America