In-Home Care Aide / Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
  • Queen Anne, Maryland
  • $25
  • Quick Apply
10 days ago

Job Description

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

LocationQueen Anne, Maryland
Salary$25

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • 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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