Weekend Caregiver

Amaraycares; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving services provider in Fort Washington, Maryland, is seeking a Caregiver to support clients with physical care and emotional needs. Responsibilities include home assistance with light housekeeping, transportation, and personal services. The ideal candidate should possess compassion, patience, and a high school diploma plus 1 year of experience in home health care. Pay is $18 per hour with a schedule primarily on weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in Home Health Care.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping and personal assistance.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in conversation.

Skills

Companionship

Home assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients 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 could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.
• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements

• 1-year minimum experience in Home Health Care
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to complete and pass a Criminal Background report
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Have the physical endurance to lift 25 pounds or more
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time
• Experience with a Hoyer lift a plus

Schedule

• Saturday 9 am-3 pm
• Sunday 9 am-3 pm

Salary

18$/Hour