Weekend Caregiver

Amaray Care•Takoma Park, MD

14d

About The Position

Amaray Care is looking for a Caregiver to join our team for our client located in Takoma Park, MD. The ideal Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our client who is no longer able to take care of themself due to illness, injury, surgery and or disability. The ideal candidate must be able to care for our client and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. You are required to be respectful of their space, religious beliefs, practices and family. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the client at all times.

Requirements

1 year minimum experience in Home Health Care
High school diploma or GED
Must be able to complete and pass a Criminal Background check
Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
Physical endurance to lift and assist the client in and out of bed or a wheelchair (up to 220 lbs)
Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time
Experience working with clients who have a form of paralysis
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Personal Assistance – Provide light housekeeping
accompany client to appointments and assist with medications
Prepare meals
purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs
Personal services may include bathing, feeding, grooming, catheter/incontinence care, wound care and re-positioning