Certified Caregiver (CNA/CMT) - DiscoverU Health

Laurel, MD 20707

About the Job

Are you ready to make a difference? Are you ready for your next challenge? Be the change you wish to see in the world with DiscoverU Health.

Experienced caregiver such as companion, homemaker, CNA, GNA, CMT: Full-time, Part-time & PRN schedule with the potential to grow.

As a Caregiver/Homemaker, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability for carrying out your assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities:

To know and follow the clients’ service plans which may include but are not limited to:
- Perform or assist clients with supportive, comfort measures.
- Prepare meals, snacks and provide fluids.
- Perform household services essential to remaining at home.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
- Provide companionship to clients.
- Shop & perform errands as requested
- Provide transportation to MD appointments as requested
To ensure that all clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect.
To respect clients’ personal property rights, maintaining clients' rights to privacy and confidentiality.
To follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties and report all accidents and injuries to yourself or clients to the agency director.
To observe practices and perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established agency policies and procedures, and as instructed by the agency director.
To assure that established infection control, universal precaution practices and standard precaution practices are maintained & followed when performing caregiver/homemaker duties.
Assure that client’s homes are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the agency.
To thoroughly complete appropriate records, time sheets, service plans and other documentation, and be submitted in a timely manner.
To attend and participate in scheduled orientation and in-service training and educational classes.
To notify the agency if you will be late at least two (2) hours before the assigned visit.
To notify the agency if you will be unexpectedly absent at least three (3) days before the assigned visit.
Maintains DiscoverU Health's Core Values
Participates in the organization's Strategic Goals

Requirements:

Must hold a valid drivers license.
Must reside in either Maryland, the District of Columbia, or Virginia.
CPR/First Aid certification required
Preferred CNA, CMT, GNA license in Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia.
Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with staff and clients' family members.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to interact and deal tactfully with other staff, difficult clients, difficult family members, visitors & the general public.
Must use only the equipment you have been trained to use in a safe manner.
Must be able to relate information concerning a client's medical condition.
Maintain the CONFIDENTIALITY of client information
Follow established fire and safety policies and procedures
Must adhere to agency dress code.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: DiscoverU Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates are required to pass a criminal background check and TB test before beginning employment and other screening requirements.

Benefits:

$14 - $17 hourly

Source : DiscoverU Health