Professional Caregiver

Home Helpers of Bowie; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Helpers of Bowie is seeking caregivers to provide in-home assistance to individuals needing help due to age or disability. Responsibilities include aiding with daily activities, ensuring safety, and offering companionship.

Qualified candidates must be licensed, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, and possess reliable transportation. This role demands compassion and adherence to local standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to accept (W-2) employment in the United States.
• Must meet Maryland basic health screening requirements, including the absence of tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment.
• Provide companionship through social interactions.

Skills

Licensed in the State as a Certified Home Health Aide

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu

Reliable Transportation

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed in the State as a Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Required Qualifications

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu
• Car / Reliable Transportation
• Availability to work weekdays and (occasional) weekends and/or evenings, overnights or extended shifts (live‑ins)

Description

Caregivers provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Services may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite.

Caregivers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant local office policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

1. Must be eligible to accept (W-2) employment in the United States.
2. Must meet Maryland basic health screening requirements, including the absence of tuberculosis.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and support typical adult weight.

Responsibilities / Activities

1. Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:
   • Bathing
   • Mouth care
   • Dressing
   • Hair care
   • Feeding
   • Toileting
   • Medication reminding
   • Skin care
   • Exercise
2. Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.
3. Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
4. Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
5. Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
6. Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the supervisor.
7. Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a physician and as identified on the care plan.
8. Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.
9. Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.
10. Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.
11. Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.
12. Monitor supplies and resources.
13. Follow the care plan, all instructions and company policies.
14. Carry out duties as assigned by the supervisor.
15. Observe clients and their environments and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
16. Observe clients and their environments and report behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to supervisor.
17. Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
18. Continually strive to improve skills by attending orientations, staff meetings, in‑service education, through formal classes, workshops, conferences as necessary and assigned.
19. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
20. Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.