Caregiver/ CNA - Home Care Agency

Responsibilities

• Be an actively engaged companion to clients
• Consistently encourage and participate in the client’s unique activity planner to ensure their highest quality of life and fulfillment
• Assist Personal Care clients with bathing/grooming, dressing and the like
• Follow client care plans, keep proper care records, and communicate concerns to the Registered Nurse and supervisors within the appropriate time frame
• Prepare meals
• Perform light housekeeping duties and maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
• Provide care across a variety of settings, including client’s home, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospice, etc.
• Contribute to a work, home and facility atmospheres that are positive, proactive, responsible, and courteous
• Assist with transfer and mobility, including transporting (and accompanying when appropriate) clients to appointments, activities, and community outings
• Treat clients and their families with kindness, dignity, and respect always

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
• Adhere to company policies, including not conducting personal business during work time and reserving any phone use or texting to urgent needs only
• Attend in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development
• Work cooperatively with others including families, staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, clients, community professionals, medical professionals, customers, client neighbors, vendors, first responders, and the public
• Assume other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed
• Have at least 6 months caregiving, CNA or GNA experience
• Be willing to travel to client homes and various facilities throughout the areas served
• Have a Valid CPR certification
• Pass a background screening
• Have a Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance
• Understand and respect client ethics and confidentiality of care

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Exciting incentives for exceptional care
• Referral Bonuses
• Holiday Bonuses and Unlimited Overtime opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule including short shift and long shifts available
• Open-door policy where constructive ideas or suggestions are encouraged
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Bereavement Support (including the loss of a client)
• Professional development assistance

Schedule

• Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Live-In, Weekend, Temporary, Seasonal

Pay

• Competitive Pay

Location

• This position is based out of our Baltimore and Pikesville office.

About the Role

Senior Helpers of Central Maryland is an award-winning national home care provider dedicated to serving the community with exceptional care. We provide care for clients in their own home, independent and assisted living facilities, memory care, rehabilitation centers, and hospice centers. We offer flexible options such as fractional care without minimum required hours, post-hospitalization care, facility move-in and acclimation assistance, among others, to give our caregivers greater flexibility and balance in their lives.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months caregiving, CNA or GNA experience
• Willingness to travel to client homes and various facilities throughout the areas served
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance
• Understand and respect client ethics and confidentiality of care

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
• Ability to follow client care plans and keep proper care records
• Knowledge of light housekeeping duties and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment
• Ability to perform light housekeeping duties and maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
• Ability to prepare meals
• Ability to assist with transfer and mobility, including transporting clients to appointments, activities, and community outings
• Ability to treat clients and their families with kindness, dignity, and respect always

Benefits

• Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Live-In, Weekend, Temporary, Seasonal
• Competitive Pay
• Exciting incentives for exceptional care
• Referral Bonuses
• Holiday Bonuses and Unlimited Overtime opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule including short shift and long shifts available
• Open-door policy where constructive ideas or suggestions are encouraged
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Bereavement Support (including the loss of a client)
• Professional development assistance