Caregiver

Company: Premium Care USA LLC
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description LOCATIONS AVAILABLE: Montgomery, Prince George's, and Howard counties. JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible in providing services as patient care aide (PCA) in accordance to the standards and qualification set by the MD Department of Health (MDH). QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Completion of at least the ninth grade. Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent. 2. Must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of training which includes an introduction to personal care services. 3. Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this. 4. Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation. 5. Must understand and respect client’s ethics and confidentiality of care. 6. Must be able to understand, read and write English. 7. Must be able to complete required in-services by MDH. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Follows the plan of care to help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene and maintain a healthful, safe environment, is to perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual patient. 2. Receives written instructions from the supervisor as mandated by MDH. 3. Has knowledge of Agency policies and procedures 4. Is trained in first aid and able to show proof of current CPR license. 5. Is oriented and trained in all aspects of care to be provided to clients. This includes ability to handle the demands of clients who have altered intellectual, emotional and psychological capabilities, and may do or say things that are only expected from normal persons. 6. If able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training for personal care 7. Personal Care Aides may assist clients with the following activities: Self-administration of medications by reminding the client to take medications and opening containers for the client. Housekeeping Personal grooming and dressing Eating and meal preparation Oral hygiene and denture care Toileting and toilet hygiene Arranging for medical and dental care including transportation to and from the appointment Taking and recording oral temperatures Administering emergency first aid Providing or arranging for social interaction Providing transportation 9. Documents observations and services in the individual client record. 10. Reports any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to his/her immediate supervisor, the staff nurse, or to the Home Care Aide supervisor. Mental and Physical Requirements: Free of communicable disease, including tuberculosis. Manual dexterity necessary to open food or medicine containers, prepare food, change bedding, push buttons on appliances, prepare and cook meals, perform light housekeeping, and use a smartphone. Be able to sit, stand, move around a home, bend, climb stairs and lift up to 15lbs. (Note: Some client assignments may require a caregiver to support a client's weight which may range from 120lbs to up to about 300lbs). Must be able to focus, and apply and retain instructions and other important information. Must be able to speak clearly to client and the client’s family/household members. Must be able to remain awake continuously for up to sixteen hours per day. Must be able to travel in the community with the client. Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor during incidents of client agitation, anger or resistance to care. Must be able to enter information into an application on a smartphone. Full- and part-time shifts available. Hours are flexible and can include days, evenings, overnights or weekends, depending upon the candidate's availability.

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