Professional Caregiver

PREFERRED: Licensed in the State as a Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or Geriatric Nursing Assistant REQUIRED: Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu REQUIRED: Car / Reliable Transportation REQUIRED: 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 the local offices 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: a. Bathing; b. Mouth care; c. Dressing; d. Hair care; e. Feeding; f. Toileting; g. Medication reminding; h. Skin care; and, i. 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 reports unsafe conditions to supervisor;

16. Observe clients and their environments and reports 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.