Certified Caregiver

Freedom Home Care LLC; Ellicott City (MD); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Career advancement opportunities

Online training programs

Referral bonuses

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

A home care service provider seeks certified caregivers to provide quality in-home care and develop meaningful relationships with clients. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and thorough training. Caregivers will assist with daily living activities, use a caregiver app to keep track of schedules, and ensure clients are engaged in social activities. Ideal candidates must meet certification requirements and pass background checks. Join our team to make a positive impact in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Certified caregivers with experience in home care are preferred.
• Must comply with quality standards during shifts.
• Ability to manage care documentation using the Care app.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities.
• Maintain the client's home environment.
• Engage clients in social activities.

Skills

Experience in home care

Ability to pass background checks

Customer service skills

Valid driver's license

Compassion and patience

Education

Certification in caregiving

Tools

Caregiver app

Job description

Making in-depth connected relationships within the home care environment is the greatest reward for becoming an in-home caregiver. We are looking for certified caregivers to join our growing team and help to bring our unique care philosophy to life. Homewatch CareGivers of Ellicott City and Annapolis offers you flexible hours, incentive programs, career advancement, paid mileage, and training unequaled in our industry. Whether you are currently working in this field or are ready to rejoin the workforce after taking time off for your own family, this is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Use our new Care smart phone app to keep track of your work schedule, shift responsibilities, communicate with the office and family and much more.

Job Description

We are looking for certified caregivers, ready to provide quality in-home care, but also to develop an enriching meaningful relationship with our clients. Our clients often require assistance with activities of daily living, but also require assistance staying connected with the outside world through social activities, appointments and errands; your role as a certified caregiver helps them to live life to their fullest. Our Care smart phone app keeps track of our client care plans, changes in ADL status and outcomes. This position allows for a full scope of interaction with the client in their home including assistance with their activities of daily living, maintaining their home environment, and keeping them engaged with the outside world.

• Flexible hours, full time work available
• Use our new Care App to track your work schedule, see caregiving responsibilities for each shift, help with family communication, and more
• Competitive pay
• Advancement opportunity to team leadership positions
• Online Training programs include 12 hours of paid annual coursework
• On-going CEU’s available to maintain certification eligibility
• Referral bonuses provided for exceptional caregiver recruits
• Paid holidays and vacation time accrual

Requirements

• Must be able to provide verification of any certifications held
• Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility
• Must pass national and multi-jurisdictional background checks, Department of Motor Vehicle checks, as well as TB and drug screening tests
• Must be able to meet quality standards of care during shifts and follow standard procedures for engaging with the rest of the care team
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in‑home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally‑developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure. The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!

What We Offer

We Are Different

We work with our compassionate caregivers to create a supportive environment where both clients and caregivers thrive. Clients can experience loneliness, helplessness and boredom and this can get in the way of care. We value getting to know our clients deeply and care is centered on their individual needs and goals. We believe that meaningful relationships are built from matching caregivers with clients that have common interests.

Empowering You with Technology; No More Paperwork!

Our technology allows you to have information at your fingertips and eliminate extra paperwork. We know your time is important. You will be able to use our caregiver app to manage your shift and provide feedback to the office. The information you capture while in the home, directly impacts the client’s progress of care and their well‑being.

Supporting You

Our training provides you the skills you need to be successful. When an emergency happens, you can respond confidently because of training you have received ahead of time. We work together so everyone feels involved, connected and engaged.

You are the heart of the company — the eyes and ears in the homes of our clients. Without you, we wouldn’t have a business. What you see and hear helps inform our clients’ experience and well‑being.

Flexibility

You have a life; we get it. We work with you to create flexible schedules that honor work‑life balance. Whether you want consistent, full time hours or a few shifts a week, we strive to meet your needs.