Companion Caregiver

Serving: Waldorf, La Plata, Clinton, Fort Washington, Brandywine, Accokeek, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, Suitland, District Heights, White Plains, Charles County, Southern Prince George’s County, and surrounding areas.

About the role

At Senior Helpers - Southern Maryland, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. We are looking for compassionate, dependable, and professional CNA, GNA, and HHA caregivers who take pride in providing high-quality care to seniors in the comfort of their own homes. This is more than a job—it is meaningful work that helps seniors remain safe, independent, and supported while giving caregivers the opportunity to feel valued, respected, and part of a team that truly cares.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Offering medication reminders
• Preparing meals
• Performing light housekeeping and laundry
• Providing transportation to appointments, errands, or activities as needed
• Observing and reporting changes in client condition
• Following individualized care plans
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Communicating professionally with clients, families, and the office team

You will build meaningful relationships with your clients and become someone they trust, depend on, and look forward to seeing.

Requirements

• Active Maryland CNA, GNA, or HHA certification
• At least 1 year of caregiving experience
• Current CPR certification
• Negative TB test
• Valid driver’s license
• Current auto insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to provide two professional references
• Legal authorization to work in the United States with original documentation
• A compassionate, dependable, and professional attitude

Skills

This role is a good fit if you are someone who:

• Takes pride in being dependable
• Shows up on time and follows through
• Treats seniors with dignity and respect
• Communicates professionally
• Wants to make a meaningful difference
• Values being part of a supportive team
• Understands that caregiving is important, trusted work

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $16.00-$19.00 per hour, based on experience
• Paid training: $15.00 per hour
• Flexible scheduling
• Day, evening, weekend, overnight, and PRN/fill-in shifts
• Part-time opportunities
• Full-time hours may be available but are not guaranteed
• Overtime opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Consistent client assignments when possible
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Access to our Senior Helpers Center of Excellence
• Referral and performance bonuses
• Maryland Saves Retirement Program
• LifeMart Discount Program
• A supportive, responsive local office team

Schedule

Caregivers can typically expect to work 8-40 hours per week, depending on availability, client needs, and performance. Weekend and holiday availability is strongly preferred.

About us

Senior Helpers - Southern Maryland is a locally owned and operated home care agency dedicated to providing dependable, compassionate, and high-quality care throughout Southern Maryland. Our mission is simple: to enhance the lives of seniors and support the caregivers who make that possible.