Home Care Association of America

Live-In Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant (Driver Required)

Home Care Association of America  •  Bethesda, MD (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Live-In Caregiver to provide full-time support for a 28-year-old male client with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
The caregiver will live on-site and provide:

  • Personal care and assistance with daily activities
  • Mobility support using a wheelchair and assistance with transfers
  • Nighttime care, including repositioning and comfort
  • Transportation using a wheelchair-accessible van


Patient Overview

  • Age: 28 years old
  • Weight: ~160 lbs
  • Condition: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Lower body mobility is limited
  • Fully alert and communicates clearly
  • Uses a mobile wheelchair during the day (doubles as a sofa/bed)
  • Requires twisting and turning / repositioning at night


Job Type & Location

  • Full-time, live-in position
  • Preferred location: Bethesda, MD


Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily personal care and bathroom needs (client communicates when assistance is needed)
  • Support mobility using a mobile wheelchair
  • Assist with repositioning and comfort during the night
  • Drive the client using a wheelchair-accessible van
  • Transport client to and from work 3–4 days per week, 4–5 hours per shift
  • Ensure the client’s safety, comfort, and well-being


Schedule

  • Monday to Sunday
  • Live-in availability required, including overnight care
  • Daytime and nighttime support
  • Flexible to accommodate changes in client’s daily routine



Qualifications

  • Active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) license required
  • CPR certification required
  • Experience with MS or mobility-impaired clients preferred
  • Physically able to assist with transfers, repositioning, and overnight care
  • Valid driver’s license and confident driving a small van
  • Patient, dependable, and compassionate


Compensation & Benefits

  • $160–$180 per day, based on experience
  • Room and board included
  • Long-term, supportive live-in position


How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief description of your caregiving experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Compensation: $160.00 per day

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Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure . The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

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Home Care Association of America

About Home Care Association of America

HCAOA represents over 3,500 member organizations and over 500,000 caregivers providing private in-home care services for the elderly and disabled.

When you become a member of HCAOA you receive:

-A variety of members-only discounts on products and services you will need for your agency.

-Free and discounted webinars.

-Access to HCAOA's weekly newsletter, featuring the most up-to-date home care news.

-Access to HCAOA's quarterly magazine, The Voice.

-A voice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and in your own state.

...and more!

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Year Founded
2002
Website
hcaoa.org
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