About us
Agape Assisted Living of Abingdon is a small residential facility located in Abingdon, MD. With only 5 residents, we maintain a loving and caring family atmosphere.
Seeking a live-in caregiver at our assited living facility. Candidate would be available for periodic overnight on-call shifts. Overnight shifts required post shift. For example, post 7a-7p shift, employee would be on-call 7p-6:59a. Overnight person is NOT required to be awake. Dayshifts available for additional hours.
Duties:
- Provide in-home care & support to residents, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying up.
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversations with clients.
- Assist with medication reminders and ensure medications are taken as prescribed.
- Monitor and record vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Provide assistance with mobility and transfers as needed.
- Support clients with dementia or memory care needs.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in home care or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of senior care principles and practices.
- Ability to provide direct support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Familiarity with dementia care and memory care techniques.
- First aid certification is a plus. Ability to complete med tech certification.
- Ability to accurately measure vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Compassionate, patient, and understanding nature.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person