Caregiver (ON-Call/PRN)

Amaray Care•Brandywine, MD

1d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Amaray Care is looking for On-Call / PRN Caregivers located in PG County! This is a temporary position for shifts that become available either last minute or are scheduled ahead of time. The Caregiver must specify the days and times that they are available to work and must have reliable transportation to commute to different locations if needed. Our caregivers are responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, or disability. Caregivers must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. You will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License or Government ID
Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate
Must be able to complete and pass a Criminal Background check.
TB Test/PPD or X-Ray within the past year (X-Ray 5 years)
Physical endurance to transfer, re-position, and lift a client via Hoyer Lift or manually
Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a Manual or Mechanical Hoyer Lift, motorized wheelchair, and other adaptive equipment is preferred

Responsibilities

Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, medication reminders/administration, run errands or provide transportation if needed.
Accompany clients to appointments, prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs.
Personal services could include toileting, bathing, manual feeding, transferring, re-positioning, catheter maintenance and grooming.
Provide any financial aid if needed such as going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.
Companionship – Have stimulating conversations, encouraging client's to be more independent with life skills and participating in their hobbies.
Motivating our clients to participate in ROM exercises daily and healthy lifestyles.