Caregiver

Griswold Home Care for Chevy Chase • Washington, DC

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

Griswold Home Care for Chevy Chase is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as a part-time Caregiver. This role focuses on providing non-medical elderly care and home companionship, assisting clients with responsibilities such as laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. The position emphasizes maintaining client dignity, aiding with daily tasks like bathing and feeding, and providing companionship, especially to those with dementia or cognitive impairments. Caregivers are responsible for completing shift documentation and communicating client needs to the office.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 2+ years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts!
• Willingness to be trained

Nice To Haves

• Cooking skills appreciated

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation (cooking skills appreciated)
• Light housekeeping
• Provide compassionate elderly care with a positive attitude
• Assist seniors on day and night shifts
• Provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship
• Help with laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation
• Help clients maintain proper personal hygiene
• Aid with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding
• Provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments
• Ensure clients receive the highest quality of elderly care
• Complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates
• Communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of clients

Benefits

• PTO (paid time off)
• Overtime
• Weekly paydays
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

What This Job Offers

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