IMMEDIATE home health aide needed

Seeking experienced or quick learning home health aid for IMMEDIATE part time, in-home disabled care/support.

Shifts:

Required - Wednesdays: 8am-10am and 6:30pm-8:30pm

Possibility - Saturdays: 10am-12pm and 7pm-9pm

Client is a 66 year old female paraplegic. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis over 20 years ago. Other medical issues include broken legs that have not healed properly that limit mobility and abdominal concerns including a recent benign tumor that was removed.

Despite the medical issues, the client is a full-time employee of the government and has a kind, upbeat spirit! You will have minimal assistance by her two adult daughters who also live in the area. All necessities for client care will be provided by the family.

Responsibilities include morning and evening care:

· Provide hands-on personal care for client assisting with daily needs including: showering (including a transfer to a bath chair), bed baths, diaper changing, minor wound care, and clothing.

· Use a Hoyer lift, Bruno stair lift, and wheelchairs to assist in the transport of the client

· Dispensing medication

· Running the washer/dryer for clothes and bedding

· Light meal prep (i.e. making tea, microwaving already prepared meals)

Requirements

· Able to lift 50+ lbs

· Speak passable English

· Reliable transportation (public transportation options are limited in this area)

Preferences

· Valid HHA, PCT, or CNA License in Maryland, Geriatric specific experience or education preferred or completion of a Valid Patient Care Technician Training Program

· Familiarity with Nigerian culture and customs

· Open and consistent communicator

Location

· Support will take place at the client’s home in the Cloverly/Colesville area of Silver Spring.

Compensation

· $20 per hour with the potential for increase based on flexibility and satisfaction

If you are interested in one or more of the shifts above, please reach out with an email or text stating your interest and your resume or a description of your experience. Looking forward to hearing from you!