In-Home Care Aide / Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$25 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Queen Anne, Maryland |
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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.
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.
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