Respite Care/Home Health Aide

Saratoga Medical Center; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saratoga Medical Center seeks a dedicated Respite Care/Home Health Aide in Fort Meade, MD to assist patients with daily living activities and basic medical tasks. You will work closely with families and care teams to ensure high-quality, compassionate care in a home health setting.

The role requires 2+ years in special needs care or equivalent CNA/LPN/RN certification, current CPR and First Aid, and ability to pass background checks. Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care (or relevant degree/certification: CNA, LPN, RN)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility
• Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices)
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teams
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic demeanor

Communication

Education

CNA

LPN

RN

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Full Time Fort Meade, MD, US

Respite Care/Home Health Aide

Saratoga Medical has a wonderful opportunity for a Respite Care/Home Health Aide in Fort Meade, MD .

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily activities including feeding, dressing, hygiene, and mobility
• Administer medications and operate specialized medical equipment (e.g., feeding pumps, suction devices)
• Provide care for individuals with complex medical conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with families and care teams
• Ensure safety and compliance with all regulations

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care (or relevant degree/certification: CNA, LPN, RN)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, empathetic demeanor

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.