Home Care Aide

Erickson Senior Living; South Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 3% match

Onsite medical centers

Discount on food & drinks

Growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Oak Crest Village, part of Erickson Senior Living, seeks a Home Care Aide to provide personal care, daily living assistance, and light housekeeping within a gated senior community in Parkville, MD. Roles include escorting residents to activities and supporting their well-being.

Requirements include being at least 18, Maryland CNA certification, and CPR. Prior care experience with seniors is preferred; shifts are Flex/PRN with compensation of $17.00/hour plus $1.00/hour differential after 3pm or

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of Maryland.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Experience as a caregiver for seniors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform routine housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, pet care, and kitchen chores.
• Escort residents to appointments and social activities.
• Promote psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships.
• Follow infection control and prevention practices.
• Notify office/nurse of changes in a resident’s condition.
• Maintain competency in required job skills and knowledge.

Skills

Personal care

Activities of daily living

Infection control

CPR certification

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (Maryland)

Job description

Location:

Oak Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Home Care Aide and do what you love—without the travel! Our clients are all within our gated retirement community. As a caregiver, you’ll provide personal care, assist with daily living activities, handle housekeeping and meal preparation, and escort residents to appointments and social events.

Shifts Available:

• Flex/PRN arrangements

Compensation: $17.00 hourly, in addition to $1.00 hourly shift differential for time worked after 3pm during the week or any time worked on weekends (Saturday & Sunday).

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact:

• Provide personal care and assists with activities of daily living
• Support residents by performing routine housekeeping tasks, meal planning and preparation, pet walking and feeding, closet organization, and kitchen chores
• Escort residents to appointments and social activities
• Promote psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships
• Follow and execute standard Infection Control & Prevention practices
• Notify office/nurse in a timely fashion, of any change in a resident’s condition
• Maintain competency in the required job skills and knowledge

What you will need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of Maryland
• A valid CPR certification.
• Experience as a care provider serving the senior population is preferred

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Oak Crest is a beautiful 87-acre continuing care retirement community in Parkville, MD. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Oak Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.