Respite Care Worker/ Home Services

Saratoga Medical Center; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Saratoga Medical Center is seeking a Respite Care Worker to join our Home Services team in Gaithersburg, MD. This part-time role supports daily living activities and coordinates with families and care teams.

Experience in special needs care and CPR/First Aid are preferred. The position emphasizes compassionate, hands-on support, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in special needs care.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• TB test clearance and ability to pass background checks.
• Strong interpersonal, 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

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN

RN

Job description

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Respite Care Worker/ Home Services

Part Time Gaithersburg, MD, Gaithersburg, MD, US

Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) is hiring a Respite Care Worker/ Home Services at Gaithersburg, MD. This is a great opportunity for someone with healthcare or caregiving experience to provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals with daily care and medical needs.

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: 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.