Companion Caregiver - Fort Washington, MD (Faith-Based Home Care)

apartment Helping Hands Cares, LLC location_onFort Washington, MD 20744, US

Overview

Location: Fort Washington, MD
Schedule: 3 days per week | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Position Type: Part-Time (with potential for more hours)

Join a compassionate, faith-based home care team as a Companion Caregiver in Fort Washington, dedicated to enriching the life of a senior. In this vital role, you will provide personalized companionship, assist with daily activities, and support well-being in a nurturing environment. Your dedication will help promote independence, safety, and happiness, fostering a warm and supportive community rooted in faith-based values. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your caregiving skills. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely loves caring for others,meaningful conversation, and brings patience, kindness, and respect into their work. Role is ideal for someone who believes caregiving is more than a job — it’s a calling.

As a faith-based home care company, we value caregivers who serve with kindness, patience, dignity, and love. We are looking for a caregiver who reflects the values we stand for — compassion, integrity, service, and love for others.

Duties

Offer companionship and emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
Prepare nutritious meals aligned with individual dietary needs and assist during meal times to promote independence.
Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.
Engage in patient observation to identify potential health concerns early and communicate effectively with healthcare teams.
Providing medication reminders
Transporting to and from appointments
Cleaning and organizing the client’s bedroom
Creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment

Client Ovrview:

Independent elderly woman

Enjoys conversation and companionship
Benefits from routine, engagement, and gentle support
Values kindness, patience, and consistency
Requires hands-on personal care
Appreciates a caregiver who is patient, compassionate, and attentive

Qualifications & Requirements:

Genuine compassion and love for caring for others
Ability to align with the values of a faith-based organization
CPR certification required
Background check required
Valid driver’s license
Reliable vehicle and active auto insurance
Experience in companion care or home care preferred
Dependable, patient, and trustworthy
Comfortable working weekdays and weekends
Experience with personal care and incontinence support preferred
Patient, dependable, and respectful

Why Work With Us?

Meaningful, purpose-driven work
One-on-one care with a consistent client
Supportive, values-based company culture
Opportunity to truly make a difference in someone’s life
Consistent part-time schedule
Opportunity for additional hours
One-on-one client care

If caregiving is more than a job to you — if it’s a calling — we would love to hear from you.

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