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August Home Care Services
Personal Care Assistant
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,103 / year median in Maryland
+22% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for a client in a professional and compassionate manner. This job can be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You are expected to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients to the best of your ability.