Weekend Caregiver

Amaraycares; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral bonuses

Casual dress code

Temp to perm positions

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a compassionate Caregiver in Takoma Park, MD. This role involves providing personal assistance, including light housekeeping and support for daily living needs. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience in Home Health Care, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant certifications. Scheduled hours are on weekends, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This position offers flexibility and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience in Home Health Care.
• Must be able to complete and pass a Criminal Background check.
• Experience working with clients who have a form of paralysis.
• Ability to lift and assist clients up to 220 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping and accompany clients to appointments.
• Assist with medications and prepare meals.
• Provide personal assistance with bathing, grooming, and wound care.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Physical endurance

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Amaray Care is looking for a Caregiver to join our team for our client located in Takoma Park, MD. The ideal Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our client who is no longer able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery and or disability. The ideal candidate must be able to care for our client and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. You are required to be respectful of their space, religious beliefs, practices and family. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the client at all times.

Responsibilities

• Personal Assistance – Provide light housekeeping, accompany client to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services may include bathing, feeding, grooming, catheter/incontinence care, wound care and re-positioning

Requirements

• 1 year minimum experience in Home Health Care
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to complete and pass a Criminal Background check
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Physical endurance to lift and assist the client in and out of bed or a wheelchair (up to 220 lbs)
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time
• Experience working with clients who have a form of paralysis

Schedule

Schedule: Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that provides flexible schedules, working independently, referral bonuses, casual dress codes, and temp. to perm. positions. Please complete our online application at: https://10565.axiscare.com/