Caregiver

Country Meadows • Frederick, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Caregivers are key members of Country Meadows’ direct-care team, providing one-on-one support to residents with daily routines, socialization, and overall well-being. The role is based at Country Meadows in Frederick, Maryland. The posting lists a full-time 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shift and part-time or weekend-only 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shifts. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $21.50 per hour based on experience, with opportunities for shift differentials on evening and overnight shifts.

Country Meadows describes itself as a family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with more than 2,500 co-workers and over 30 years of service to seniors. The company emphasizes a supportive workplace, direct access to supervisors, career paths, training, and continuing education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills, including careful listening, sensitivity to others’ thoughts and feelings, and timely, accurate reporting of changes.
• Compassion and patience in personal interactions.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
• Comfort working in a pet-friendly environment.
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level that allows safe and efficient job performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily routines and help them live their lives to the fullest.
• Build bonds with residents through companionship.
• Show patience, compassion, and empathy when interacting with residents and their families.
• Help residents organize their day and activities and enjoy themselves.
• Use Point of Service technology to obtain residents’ meal orders, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
• Shift differentials for evening and overnight shifts.
• Length-of-service bonus awards.
• PayActiv on-demand pay.
• Medical insurance through Highmark Blue Shield.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including rollover of unused time.
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday and a personal day.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Wellness reimbursement incentives.
• $2 meals on the company’s campuses.
• Direct access to the supervisory team.
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement.
• On-the-job training and continuing education.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
• Interest-free Helping Hand loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED