Caregiver - Affectionate Touch Home Care
New Market, MD 21774
About the Job
Caregiver Needed – Dementia Care Specialist
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced caregiver to join our team at Affectionate Touch Home Care. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of caregiving experience, particularly with dementia patients, and live within 20 minutes of the service area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate care and assistance to clients in their homes, focusing on dementia care.
- Assist with daily living activities, including grooming, bathing, medication management, and meal preparation.
- Monitor and report any changes in the client’s health and well-being.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the client.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to clients and their families.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of caregiving experience, with a strong focus on dementia care.
- Must live within a 20-minute commute of the service area.
- Highly attentive and observant, with the ability to recognize and respond to clients’ needs quickly.
- Strong communication skills—able to effectively communicate with both clients and their families.
- Dependable, trustworthy, and reliable, with a professional demeanor.
- Ability to follow care plans and document services provided.
- 3 caregiving-related references are required.
- Experience working in a home care agency setting is preferred.
Source : Affectionate Touch Home Care