Companion Caregiver

THE BERNARD HEALTH INSTITUTE; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Careers advancement

Job summary

The Bernard Health Institute is a home care agency located in Barnesville, MD. We are seeking a Companion Caregiver to join our team and enhance the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities through compassionate support and reliable service.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, light housekeeping, errands, and medication dispensing, with a focus on patient comfort and safety. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.

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

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

Caregiver experience

First aid & CPR

Housekeeping & cooking

Health & safety

Communication skills

Pet tolerance

Physical strength

Compassionate & respectful

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