Smithlife HomeCare is a leading provider of compassionate and personalized home care services dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients. We specialize in supporting individuals in their homes and independent living settings, promoting independence, and ensuring a high standard of care.
We seek a reliable and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team for weekday shifts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing quality care to an 85-year-old male client who is alert and oriented but confused due to mild dementia. He has difficulty speaking and requires slow and direct communication. He ambulates with assistance using a walker and is able to feed himself. The client needs a caregiver who can drive to help run errands and buy groceries.
Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate and personalized care to the client
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Prepare meals according to the client's dietary requirements (Kosher diet)
- Assist with feeding as needed
- Ensure client safety by following all care guidelines (e.g., client is not allowed to cook, be in the kitchen when others are cooking, drive, go anywhere without an escort, or be left alone)
- Assist with mobility and ambulation using a walker
- Communicate effectively with the client, speaking slowly and directly into the client's face
- Provide companionship and engage the client in meaningful activities
- Run errands and assist with grocery shopping
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure the client's well-being
Starting at $20.00 per hour with the possibility of overtime which is time and a half pay. Drivers license and a car is required.
Additional Benefits:
- Competitive Starting Pay
- FREE COVID Testing
- Caregiver Appreciation Days
- Direct Deposit
- Referral Bonuses
- Yearly Sick leave benefits
- Holiday pay rate
- 24/7 support
Qualifications:
- Valid/Current MD CNA Certification
- Valid/Current CPR Certifications
- Covid-Vaccine (both doses)
- At least 2 year of professional experience as a caregiver preferred
- Recent Tuberculosis screening
- Knowledge of incontinence care, bathing techniques, and safety protocols.
- Must be respectful of the client's autonomy and preferences.
- Reliable transportation for client visits and appointments.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory.
- CNA driver
Apply at https://smithlifehc.clearcareonline.com/apply/
call (301)-323-8930 Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00/ hour
Standard shift:
- Morning Shifts-Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 3:00pm
Standard Shifts Hours:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- CNA (Required)
- Covid-19 Vaccination (Required)
Work Location: Rockville, MD.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
- Caregiver leave
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- CNA (Required)
Work Location: In person