Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Home Care | $18-$20/hr

KindNest Care Frederick & Montgomery Counties, Maryland Job Type:

Full-Time Part-Time PRN Pay:

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Flexible; based on client needs and caregiver availability About KindNest Care Looking for meaningful home care work with the opportunity to build a consistent schedule? KindNest Care is a growing, caregiver-owned non-medical home care agency serving individuals and families throughout Frederick and Montgomery Counties. We are building our caregiver team and seeking compassionate, dependable, and professional Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) interested in full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities . Whether you're looking to build a fuller work schedule, supplement your current income, or find flexible caregiving work, we'd like to hear from you. Our goal is to thoughtfully match caregivers with clients based on skills, availability, location, care needs, and compatibility. What You'll Do Responsibilities will vary according to each client's individualized plan of care and may include: Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene Provide incontinence care when needed Assist with walking, mobility, positioning and transfers Support fall-prevention and home-safety measures Prepare meals and provide feeding assistance when appropriate Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction Support clients living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia Perform light housekeeping and laundry related to the client's needs Provide medication reminders within the caregiver's permitted role Assist with errands, appointments and transportation when assigned Provide respite support for family caregivers Observe and promptly report changes in a client's condition, behavior or needs Complete accurate and timely caregiver notes and documentation Follow individualized plans of care and caregiver instructions Maintain client privacy, dignity, confidentiality and independence

Qualifications Required:

Current Maryland CNA certification in good standing At least 18 years of age Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to caregiving Dependable and punctual Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to follow care plans and caregiver instructions Reliable transportation to client homes Ability to complete required documentation Willingness to complete required background screening, credential verification, orientation and other pre-employment requirements A valid driver's license will be required for assignments involving client transportation.

Preferred:

Previous home care, senior care, assisted living, long-term care or related caregiving experience Dementia/Alzheimer's care experience Experience with personal care, transfers and mobility assistance CPR/First Aid certification Availability for longer shifts, evenings, overnights and/or weekends Schedule & Hours We welcome applicants seeking full-time, part-time, or flexible PRN schedules . Available hours depend on current client assignments, client needs, caregiver qualifications and caregiver availability. Caregivers with broader availability and willingness to accept longer shifts may have greater opportunities to build a consistent schedule and increase their weekly hours.

Potential assignments may include:

Day Shifts Evening Shifts Overnight Shifts Weekends 8-12 Hour Shifts Extended-Hour Cases When offering assignments, KindNest Care considers your:

Availability Skills Experience Preferred Travel Distance Location Client Compatibility Important:

A specific number of weekly hours is not guaranteed. Full-time hours are dependent upon available client assignments and scheduling needs. Compensation $18.00-$20.00 per hour Starting pay within the range will depend on relevant experience, qualifications, availability, assignment requirements and other job-related factors. Benefits & Perks KindNest Care is a growing home care agency. Traditional employee benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans are not currently offered for this position.

We currently offer:

Flexible scheduling based on caregiver availability Full-time, part-time and PRN opportunities based on available assignments Opportunity to build additional hours as our client base grows Thoughtful caregiver-client matching Consideration of preferred travel distance and service area Supportive and responsive agency leadership Opportunity to grow with KindNest Care As KindNest Care grows, we will continue evaluating opportunities to expand our employee benefits and programs. Why Join KindNest Care? We believe caregivers should be treated as an important part of the care team. We don't want to simply fill shifts. We want to create strong caregiver-client relationships by considering experience, personality, skills, availability, location and client needs when making assignments. Dependable caregivers who provide excellent care and have broader availability may have opportunities to accept additional assignments as our client population grows. The KindNest Care Standard We're looking for more than someone who can complete a list of caregiving tasks. Entering someone's home is a privilege. We are looking for CNAs who provide care with: Compassion Dignity Patience Reliability Professionalism Our caregivers help clients maintain as much independence, comfort and dignity as possible while receiving dependable support in their own homes. If that's the kind of caregiver you are, we want to meet you. How to Apply Apply through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial phone screening and interview. KindNest Care Caring Today, Enriching Tomorrow.™ Serving Frederick & Montgomery Counties, Maryland KindNest Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Experience:

Home care: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CNA (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Frederick, MD 21703 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person