Companion Caregiver

THE BERNARD HEALTH INSTITUTE; Comus (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Free uniforms

Careers Advancement

Job summary

The Bernard Health Institute in Barnesville, MD is seeking a Companion Caregiver to join our home care team. You will provide companionship, assist with hygiene, light housekeeping, meals, errands, and mobility support to improve the client’s living environment and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred and a commitment to safety and respectful, ethical care.

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

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

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Reliability

First aid CPR

Housekeeping & cooking

Mobility assistance

Pet-tolerant

Ethical conduct

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