In-Home Care Aide / Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Queen Anne's County, MD.
Location: Queen Anne's County, MD. Employment Type: Contract. Rate: $25/hour.
Position Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and dependable In-Home Care Aides to provide personal care and supportive services to elderly and disabled clients residing throughout Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The In-Home Care Aide assists clients with activities of daily living, promotes independence, maintains client safety, and improves overall quality of life while delivering high-quality care in the client's home environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, empathy, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills when working with vulnerable populations.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Competitive rate of $25/hour.
Flexible schedule based on client needs, working in client homes throughout Queen Anne's County, MD.
Valuable experience in a collaborative, supportive environment providing direct care to elderly and disabled populations.
Mission-driven work promoting independence, safety, and quality of life for clients in their own homes.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Active Home Health Aide (HHA) certification required; must possess and maintain all certifications, registrations, and credentials required by the State of Maryland to perform home care services.
Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required if providing transportation services to clients (service may include transportation to appointments).
Must pass criminal background screening and any required checks.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in in-home care, personal care, home health aide, caregiving, or related direct care services preferred.
Experience working with elderly, disabled, or medically fragile populations preferred.
Ability to assist clients with personal care, activities of daily living (ADLs), meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
Ability to maintain accurate records and comply with applicable state, local, and agency regulations.
Strong observation and reporting skills.
Compassion, empathy, dependability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently.
Problem-solving, critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diversity.
Physical ability to assist with mobility and personal care tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, hygiene, and personal care.
Provide support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation as appropriate.
Prepare meals and provide feeding assistance when needed.
Perform light housekeeping and laundry tasks.
Provide medication reminders in accordance with care plans and applicable regulations.
Offer companionship and emotional support to clients.
Accompany or transport clients to medical appointments, errands, and community activities when authorized.
Observe and report changes in client condition or environment to supervisors.
Maintain accurate service documentation and visit records.
Follow all infection control, safety, and client care procedures.
Maintain professional boundaries and uphold client rights and dignity.
Collaborate with family members, care coordinators, and healthcare professionals as needed.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Queen Anne, Maryland
Salary
$25
Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
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Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Environmental Managementunmatched
First Aidunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Home Careunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Laundryunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Personal Careunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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