Night Elder Care Assistant - Lead, Weekend Shift

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/Sick/Holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Caritas House, seeks an Elder Assistant to support residents with activities of daily living and medication management, providing compassionate, round-the-clock care. The role emphasizes independence and safety for seniors while maintaining high professional standards.

The position requires weekend overnight availability (Saturday-Sunday, 11 PM–7 AM every other weekend) and involves teamwork with nursing and support staff, documenting care and ensuring a safe

Qualifications

• CMT and CNA certifications in good standing with Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Two years of direct elder care experience and competency evaluation within first seven days of employment.
• First Aid certification within the first six months of employment.
• Food handling within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, and meal support.
• Document medications accurately on MAR and follow residence policy.
• Perform counts of controlled substances with appropriate checks at shift start/end.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and reporting of incidents per policy.
• Supervise and mentor other Elder Assistants; lead in daily workflow and staff communication.
• Train new hires and deliver in-service sessions as directed.

Skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership (Lead Elder Assistant)

Team coordination

Education

CMT certification

CNA certification

2 years direct elder care experience

First Aid certification

Food handling certification

Lead Elder Assistant (405100)

Residential/assisted living care experience

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Caritas House, seeks an Elder Assistant to support residents with activities of daily living and medication management, providing compassionate, round-the-clock care. The role emphasizes independence and safety for seniors while maintaining high professional standards.

The position requires weekend overnight availability (Saturday-Sunday, 11 PM–7 AM every other weekend) and involves teamwork with nursing and support staff, documenting care and ensuring a safe