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. Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour ## NOW SEEKING CAREGIVER APPLICANTS Home Helpers Home Care, is seeking a caring, compassionate Caregiver to provide service for a client in your local area. We recognize our direct care staff as our greatest asset and offer: competitive compensation, initial & ongoing training, flexible hours, and a FRIENDLY & SUPPORTIVE WORK ATMOSPHERE. **TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:** - Aiding with activities of daily living - Assisting with shopping, errands & transportation - Pick up prescriptions & assist with tel…