Caregiver

Welcome home! We've been waiting for you! Come and join the Visiting Angels team of Largo, MD! We have an immediate need for Caregivers to provide one-to-one "in-home" care and support to our clients. Our clients are looking for committed folks like you. and are in need of your skill sets! Visiting Angels has provided over 100,000,000 care hours to the families of Prince George's County and we can't do it without folks like you! We know how essential our caregivers are to our clients and we are seeking kind, reliable and nurturing caregivers to join our team! Since you have a passion for helping others, please consider putting that passion in our community! Perks and Benefits Flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts available. We work with your schedule! Supportive staff to help you achieve your career goals with 24 hour availability Caregiver Liaison to help with client management Caregiver Appreciation Recognition Work close to your home in a one-on-one care setting. No more feeling overwhelmed with more than one client to tend to Video interviews Training and orientation as well as meet and greets to ensure the right fit for all parties involve $16 per hour on a bi-weekly basis Monthly bonus incentives! Ready to jump in? Apply online today! Responsibilities Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating. Remind and assist clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.) Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises. Complete client's shopping or accompany them to successfully do so Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary. Qualifications Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations Valid driver's license and reliable transportation every single day Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year) Willingness to enforce health and safety standards Supportive and compassionate High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver Take pride in providing high quality care Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client) We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.