Companion Caregiver

THE BERNARD HEALTH INSTITUTE; Darnestown (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Bernard Health Institute in Barnesville, MD seeks a compassionate Companion Caregiver to support seniors and people with disabilities by assisting hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve living environments. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.

Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, and safety-focused daily routines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver or Home Health Aide is preferred but not required.
• First aid and CPR-certified.
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Ability to lift heavy objects

Compassionate

Respectful

Ethical

Health and safety adherence

Pet tolerance

Education

First aid and CPR-certified

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