Companion Care with Dementia experience in Gaithersburg

Home Helpers Home Care of Olney•Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

Home Helpers Home Care of Olney is hiring a part-time Caregiver to provide companion care for a client with dementia in Gaithersburg. The schedule is every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Sunday duties include driving the client to and from church; the service is from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. An immediate start is available. The role involves companionship and personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, monitoring health, medication reminders, assistance with ambulation, and transportation. Applicants must have a reliable car and current CNA license, CPR and First Aid certification, valid driver's license and auto insurance, and current medical clearance including a negative TB test. Dementia experience is preferred.

Requirements

Current CNA license.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Reliable car and transportation.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand care plans and assessments.
Current doctor's medical health clearance, including a negative TB test.

Nice To Haves

Dementia experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship and personal care, including bathing, dressing, and transfers.
Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
Monitor and report physical and behavioral changes.
Assist with medication reminders and ambulation.
Monitor blood pressure and glucose levels.
Provide transportation, including driving the client to and from church on Sundays.