Caregiver

ComForCare Home Health Care - North Anne Arundel/Howard County; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a compassionate caregiver to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for someone with a friendly demeanor and a strong desire to support clients in their daily lives. Responsibilities include providing personal hygiene assistance, meal preparation, and mobility support, ensuring clients receive the highest quality care. If you are eager to make a difference and thrive in a one-on-one setting, this opportunity is ideal for you. Join a growing organization that values compassion and dedication in delivering essential services to those in need.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of caregiving experience in healthcare or in-home care.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Remind clients to take medications and help with mobility.

Skills

Compassionate Caregiving

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Mobility Assistance

Meal Planning and Preparation

Housekeeping Duties

Emergency Response

Hoyer Lift Experience

Job description

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 many levels of support to our clients.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
3. Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.).
4. Assist with personal care and hygiene.
5. Plan and prepare meals.
6. Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so.
7. Perform housekeeping duties.
8. Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
9. Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary.

Qualifications

1. Reliably able to commute near Howard County, Anne Arundel County.
2. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day.
3. Caregiving experience required.
4. Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year).
5. Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills.
6. Ability to perform all essential job functions.
7. Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.
8. Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends.
9. Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
10. Supportive and compassionate.
11. Take pride in providing high quality care.
12. Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client).

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 federal, state or local laws.