Companion Caregiver

THE BERNARD HEALTH INSTITUTE; Boyds (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Career advancement

Job summary

The Bernard Health Institute in Barnesville, MD is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to join our home care team. You will support seniors and individuals with disabilities by assisting with daily living tasks, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and mobility support in a caring environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, dependable, and able to follow health and safety guidelines while providing high-quality, respectful care to clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver or home health aide preferred but not required
• First aid and CPR-certified
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping 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 and ethical conduct

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation to clients
• Assist with personal hygiene and dressing
• Assist with mobility, walking, and basic therapy exercises
• Prepare meals and snacks
• Perform light housekeeping tasks
• Dispense medications as directed
• Assist with errands and shopping
• Educate family members on safe care techniques

Skills

Compassionate communication

Interpersonal skills

Following health and safety guidelines

Ability to lift heavy objects

Patience with seniors

Tolerant of small pets

Reliability and empathy

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Flexible schedule


• Free uniforms

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


• Educating family members on safe care techniques

Qualifications

• 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 spills


• Ability to lift heaving objects


• Tolerant of small pets


• Compassionate, respectful, ethical