Caregiver/PSS Part Time

Damascus Home Care LLC; Newport (ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable home care service in Maine is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to assist clients with daily living tasks and healthcare needs. In this role, you will provide essential personal care, monitor client health, and uphold a safe, supportive environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and CPR certification. Join us in making a positive difference in our clients' lives with a family-oriented team and attractive benefits, including health insurance and PTO.

Benefits

Company Health Insurance

PTO

401K with Employer Match

Paid Training

Ancillary Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification.
• Previous experience as a home health aide preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and daily tasks.
• Perform basic health care services, including checking vital signs.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers.

Skills

Personal Hygiene

Compassion

Communication

Independence

Basic Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

Job description

At Dignity Care we have a deep compassion for and commitment to providing the best care possible for our clients and we believe our employees are our greatest asset.

We are also a company that understands how important employees are and are constantly investing time and money to make sure that all its employees are at the very top of industry

standards. Dignity Care is a family oriented company that takes care of each other. Come and join our team to experience our great company.

BENEFITS

• Company Health Insurance
• PTO
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid Training
• Ancillary Benefits
• Pay Rate $17.25- $18.50

Responsibilities

• Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks
• Perform basic health care services for clients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication
• Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals
• Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Observe and report on each client’s condition
• Stay up-to-date with home health aide training, policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a home health aide preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Access to reliable transportation
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and provide references
• Ability to think and work both independently and with direction
• Must have exceptional personal hygiene
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping

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.