Caregiver/Companion - Southern Maryland

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Right at Home – Southern Maryland, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire Companions to join a dynamic care team providing care in the home. We have immediate and multiple part-time and full-time positions
available in St. Mary’s Charles and Calvert County.
Prince Frederick - 20678
Waldorf – 20603
Lexington Park - 20653
La Plata - 20646
Leonardtown - 20650
You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes.
Join us in improving the quality of life of those we serve!
Benefits:
Here's why Caregivers join our team:
Flexible scheduling
Pay increases available through our Annual Performance Review Program
Employee Referral Bonuses
Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
Paid Continuous Education Trainings
Responsibilities and Duties:
o Companion/Homemaker Services
• Medication reminders
• Monitor diet and nutrition
• Prepare grocery list
• Meal preparation and cleanup
• Take out the garbage
o Standby Assistance
• Assistance w/ bathing & showering
• Incontinence care & toileting
• Transferring & positioning
• Dressing
• Ambulation assistance
o Indoor/Outdoor Activities
• Physical, speech and occupational therapy exercise reminders
• Participate with hobbies or crafts
• Read (books, periodicals, newspaper)
• Play games or cards
• Help reduce risk of slips and falls
• Take walks
• Bring in the mail and newspaper
o Transportation
• Run errands and/or escort client to grocery store, dry cleaners, doctor appointments, religious activities, and other social activities using public transportation, taxi, client’s car or caregiver's car if available
• Escort to breakfast, lunch or dinner in facility environment
o Light Housekeeping
• Mop, sweep, and vacuum floors
• Wash and arrange dishes
• Light cleaning of kitchen counters and appliances
• Light cleaning of bathroom(s), dust, organize, and tidy up rooms
• Make the beds and change the linens
• Wash laundry and put away clothes
o Socializing & Relationships
• Companionship and friendly conversations; Reminisce about the past
• Answer the door and telephone
• Set up social functions and visits
• Arrange appointments
• Help write letters and read the mail
• Communicate with family members and other healthcare professionals
You can also check our openings on our CareersPage by clicking this link - ****Job Requirements
Qualifications:
High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.
Experience as a caregiver in a facility is preferred.
Homecare experience with a relative or family member
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile

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