Job description

Since 1989, Options for Senior America has been helping improve the quality of life for senior adults in Maryland. Our reputation is built on dependability and the high quality of the services provided by our caregivers.

We are seeking reliable, dependable caregivers who are passionate about caring for their clients, and eager to learn new skills. If this is you, apply today!

Job Responsibilities

• Personal and Care: Assist clients with transferring, bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and medication reminders.
• Companionship Care: Provide caring companionship through conversation, encouraging activities, and helping with hobbies.
• Health Monitoring: Assist with diet monitoring, monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes to the nursing staff and family members.
• Risk Prevention: Identifying possible slip and fall risks and taking measures to prevent clients from falling.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and progress as recommended in care plans.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Privacy: Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations at all times.

Experience Preferred

• Previous experience in long-term care or assisted living settings is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with medication administration practices is a plus.
• Experience working with individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.
• A genuine passion for helping others and providing compassionate care is crucial for success in this role.

Job Qualifications:

• Licensed CNA, CMT, HHA, PCA
• CPR/First Aid, TB test results, recent physical
• Willingness to learn new skills to better the lives of our clients
• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as assigned
• For rural areas, caregivers must have their own vehicle

Benefits for Caregivers:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Bonuses and pay increases

What Our Clients and Caregivers are Saying:

• “As a care provider, Karen was awesome. She is dependable, competent, hard-working, and has an excellent work ethic. I highly recommend this team, and would use them again, if needed.”
• “My care coordinator keeps me employed! Her professionalism and concern with the clients and caretakers is the best in the area”

How to Apply

Shifts: We have new cases every week and are always looking for talented new caregivers. We hire for all shifts, day, night, overnight, and weekends. We also staff live-in cases.

Application Process: to be considered, you must complete our application. Please copy and paste this link into your phone or laptop browser:
https://13691.axiscare.com/?caregivers-applications.php&applicationId=1297

Enter your first name, last name, email address, phone number then check the box next to “I’m not a robot” and click Continue. Please complete as much information in the application as possible. The more information we have, the more likely we will staff you on a case.

Should you have any problem with the application, please email: [email protected] and send a screenshot of the problem.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We appreciate your interest and motivation to work for Options for Senior America. We are extremely busy and cannot respond to phone calls at this time. If you have completed our application, and we have a case that matches your skills, our care coordinators will contact you.

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.