Companion Caregiver

Job overview

The Companion Caregiver role is onsite in Gaithersburg, MD, and pays $18–$20 per hour. The Bernard Health Institute is a home care agency serving seniors and people with disabilities, with a focus on enhancing clients’ quality of life. The caregiver supports clients’ daily living and home environment through companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication dispensing, and errands. The role also helps family members learn safe care techniques.

What you'll do

• Provide companionship and conversation
• assist with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
• prepare meals and snacks
• perform light housekeeping
• dispense medication
• assist with errands and shopping
• educate family members on safe care techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

companion caregiver

home care

personal hygiene

mobility assistance

meal preparation

medication

errands

gaithersburg md

bernard health institute

cpr certified

first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedule
• free uniforms
• career advancement opportunity.

Why this role

Previous caregiver or home health aide experience is preferred but not required. First aid and CPR certification are required.

About the employer

THE BERNARD HEALTH INSTITUTE is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.