PRN caregivers

Inspiredhomecare; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care agency is seeking experienced caregivers in Pikesville, Maryland. Candidates will provide one-on-one care for patients in a home environment, assisting with daily activities and ensuring patient well-being. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience with patients, particularly those with dementia. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients in their homes.

Qualifications

• One year experience in home care or facilities.
• Six months experience working with clients with dementia (preferred).
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording their condition.
• Provide personal services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist family members in care techniques.

Skills

Ability to lift and move patients

CPR

Ability to read and write

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Inspired home care is looking for experienced caregivers to work, if you enjoy working one-on-one with patients outside of a clinical setting. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.
• Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
• Advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
• Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED
• one year experience with in home of facilities
• six months experience working with clients with dementia (preferred)
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to lift and move patients as needed
• CPR
• 2 step TB test