Personal Care Aide
Great Mills, MD
- Shift
- 8-hour 8 hour
Posted Jun 19
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour 8 hour
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- MD nursing median $47/hr
MD nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $52/hr, across 516 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK : Start Soon ! *
*Hours between : 7:00 AM - 3PM & 3 & 11 PM DURING THE WEEK & EVERY OTHER WEEKEND*
*Job Summary MUST HAVE : DL , HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GED , FIRST AID & CPR , & YOUR OWN VEHICLE! *
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated personal care aide to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to individuals in need, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, promoting independence, and fostering a positive environment.
*Responsibilities*
- *Daily Living Assistance:* Provide coaching and support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) tailored to each individual's needs.
- *Health & Safety:* Ensure living and working environments are clean, safe, and meet the needs of individuals, including compliance with medical recommendations and care plans.
- *Adaptability:* Evolve your approach as individuals’ needs evolve, serving as a key member of their support team.
*Experience*
- Previous experience in caregiving roles is preferred.
- Experience in transfering
- Familiarity with patient monitoring techniques and basic health care practices.
- Knowledge of CPR and First Aid certification is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and team members.
- Ability to cook nutritious meals that cater to dietary restrictions or preferences of clients.
- A caring & positive attitude with a commitment to providing high-quality support and enhancing the lives of those in your care.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals who need our support!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.75 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Driver's License
Place
- City
- Great Mills, MD
- State price level
- 5% above the national average
Maryland index 105.0, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Step by Step In Home Care is a home care agency based in Great Mills, Maryland, providing in-home personal care services to individuals in need of daily living assistance. The agency appears to focus on promoting client independence, comfort, safety,…
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?