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Personal Care Assistant/Medication Technician
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Brickwood Assisted Living
Sudlersville, MD (In Person)
$33,280 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and assistance to individuals in their home
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Administer medications and monitor vital signs as needed
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding
- Provide companionship to promote emotional well-being
- Hospital visit assistance
- Help individuals maintain a clean and safe living environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a caregiver or in a related field preferred
- Knowledge of direct support systems and techniques
- Familiarity with dementia care practices and strategies
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for transportation needs
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Compassionate, patient, and understanding demeanor
Skills:
Lift:
Ability to safely lift and transfer individuals using proper techniquesDrive:
Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to provide transportation as needed- Direct support: Familiarity with direct support systems and techniques for assisting individuals with disabilities or special needs
- Home care: Experience providing care in a home setting, including assistance with activities of daily living
- Vital signs: Proficiency in monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate