Companion Caregiver

THE BERNARD HEALTH INSTITUTE; Urbana (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Careers advancement

Free uniforms

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Bernard Health Institute in Barnesville, MD is seeking a compassionate Companion Caregiver to enrich clients’ lives through personal care, companionship, and home support. You will assist with hygiene, light housekeeping, medications, meals, and errands, while keeping safety and dignity at the forefront.

The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and empathetic, with caregiving experience and a commitment to high-quality in-home 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

Caregiving experience

First aid

CPR

Housekeeping

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Pet friendly

Compassionate

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