Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Companion Caregiver

THE BERNARD HEALTH INSTITUTE; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

The Bernard Health Institute is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver in Barnesville, MD to support seniors and people with disabilities by assisting with hygiene, light housekeeping, errands, and medication dispensing. You will help improve clients' living environment and overall quality of life.

The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and bilingual (Spanish/English), with CPR/First Aid certification and the ability to lift moderate loads.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Tolerant of small pets.
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
• Prepare meals and snacks
• Light housekeeping activities
• Dispense medication
• Assist with errands and shopping
• Educate family members on safe care techniques

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Caregiving experience

First aid CPR

Housekeeping

Cooking

Health & safety

Communication

Lifting

Pet tolerance

Empathy

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are seeking a Companion Caregiver to join our team! The Bernard Health Institute is a home care agency located in Barnesville, MD. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
• Prepare meals and snacks
• Light housekeeping activities
• Dispense medication
• Assist with errands and shopping
• Educate family members on safe care techniques

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is preferred but not required
• First aid and CPR-certified
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Tolerant of small pets
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical