In-Home PCA/HHA/CNA - Thursday-Sunday 8am-8pm Day Shift (Silver Spring (White Oak))
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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE (text and email OK)
We are not able to hire "care givers". MUST be at least CNA or GNA
Client Details:
The client is a 77 year old African American male. He had a stroke and his right arm and leg have not recovered yet. He has ability in his left arm and left leg. He's not able to speak, but he eat normal food through his mouth fine. He's married with children and grandchildren. He will be cared for in his home in Silver Spring, MD near the White Oak area/Springbrook High School area.
His wife is independent and can do everything on her own except remember to take her own medicine. We ask that you ensure that she takes her medicine (she has a heart condition) and help her fix herself a plate to eat since she must take her medicine with her food.
If you are hired, your main point of contact will be myself; I'm the couples daughter. My father in particular requires 24 hour care, so there will be other caregiver working the shifts you are not working.
Responsibilities:
Provides hands-on care for stoke patient client, assisting with daily needs such as bathing, diaper changing, and feeding
Communicate their concerns about their health and well-being to clients family
Monitor their vitals and physical condition on a regular basis
Dispensing medication (we will train you on this)
Follow daily schedule of activities (includes helping client exercise and range of movement, outdoor time, etc.)
Run and washer and dryer for clothes and bedding, take out the trash (used diapers and clothes)
Keeping and maintaining the schedule of the client (who attends out patient therapy M-F) and who has visitors and doctors' appointments)
Medication Reminders
Laundry for the whole household, the other helpers on other shifts do this as well, so its never too much on one person (4 adults, 2 children)
Meal preparation
Requirements:
Valid HHA, PCT, or CNA License in Maryland, Geriatric specific experience or education preferred or completion of a Valid Patient Care Technician Training Program
Serve as a Contractor, not employee
Must have reliable transportation
Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADL's) in a safe and beneficial manner
Speak and write in English
Accompany stoke client to their doctor appointments/activities/church (we provide the transportation)
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE (text and email OK)
Schedule:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-8pm
Apply:
Please send your resume to the email address listed in this ad.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Personal Care Aides (PCA), Home Health Aides (HHA), Certified and Licensed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
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