Part-Time Caregiver

Amaraycares; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral bonuses

Casual dress code

Temp to perm positions

Job summary

Amaraycares in Takoma Park is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to provide physical care and emotional support to clients who require assistance due to illness, injury, or disability.

The ideal candidate will help with daily living activities, such as light housekeeping, errands, personal assistance, and companionship. Flexible scheduling is offered, alongside referral bonuses and a casual work culture.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and be willing to undergo a background check.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check.
• TB Test/PPD or X-ray required.
• Experience with adaptive equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide home assistance including light housekeeping and errands.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications.
• Provide companionship and conversation.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Empathy

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manual Hoyer Lift

Motorized wheelchair

Job description

Amaray Care is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability. The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect, remaining empathetic at all times.

Responsibilities

• Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed, accompany clients to appointments, and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food, and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services may include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide financial assistance such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank, or helping the client pay bills.
• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate
• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete and pass a Criminal Background check.
• TB Test/PPD or X-ray within the past year (X-ray 5 years)
• Physical endurance to transfer, re-position, and lift a client via Hoyer Lift.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for a long period.
• Experience using a manual Hoyer Lift, motorized wheelchair, and other adaptive equipment a PLUS!

Schedule

Available to work 28 hours per week.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a work culture that provides flexible schedules, working independently, referral bonuses, casual dress codes, and temp. to perm. positions.

Please complete our online application at: https://10565.axiscare.com/