Home Support/Care Aide - Part-Time

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite medical centers

Education assistance

401k

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD, is hiring a Home Support/Care Aide for part-time day shifts inside our gated retirement community. You will provide personal care, assist with daily living activities, help with housekeeping and meal preparation, and escort residents to appointments and social events.

We welcome CNAs or GNAs with CPR certification; prior senior-care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) for Maryland per state/federal law.
• Experience as a care provider serving seniors is preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caregiving

Daily living assistance

Infection control

Communication

Education

CNA or GNA Maryland

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Home Support/Care Aide at our award-winning retirement community!

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.

We're looking to fill various part-time DAY SHIFT positions.

Option 1:

• 24 hours per week - 8:00am – 12:00pm - Weekdays plus every other weekend

Option 2:

• 24 hours per week - 8:00am – 4:00pm Weekdays plus every other weekend

Option 3:

• 30 hours per week - 8:00am - 2pm - Weekdays plus every other weekend

Option 4:

• 30 hours per week - 9:00AM - 3:00PM - Weekdays plus every other weekend

Option 5:

• 32 hours per week – 8:00am - 4:00pm - Weekdays plus and every other weekend

What we offer:

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age

• Do what you love…without the travel. All of our clients live within our gated retirement community and are within walking distance

• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available

• Fully supplied, state-of-the-art buildings with 24‑hour security

• Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents

• Discounted medical and dental benefits available to eligible employees working 30+ hours

• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible

• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices

Compensation: $18.25 – $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

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

• Must have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) for the State of Maryland as per State and Federal law and regulations

• Experience as a care provider serving the senior population is preferred

• CPR certification

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

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. 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. Riderwood 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