Care Assistant - Baltimore - Associated Catholic Charities

Description

Pay Rate: $19.00/hour

Caritas House is a community for seniors that provides additional services that help our residents remain independent and safe. Our Care Assistants help our residents with their activities of daily living including dressing, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and laundry services. The Care Assistant assists residents who are physically and/or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight, with activities of daily living, always fostering residents' independence and freedom of choice.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Caritas House, is currently seeking a Care Assistant who will assist residents who are physically and/or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight, with activities of daily living and medication assistance/administration, fostering at all times residents' independence and freedom of choice. The work schedule is Mon-Fri 11 PM - 7 AM and every other weekend.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with daily life activities, including dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene, care for essential devices, and support with tasks like phone use, housekeeping, laundry, and managing mail.
• Monitors for environmental safety hazards, disposing of infectious and potentially infectious waste according to residence policy and procedure, and OSHA regulations.
• Controls the spread of infection by following standard precautions.
• Accurately documents all incidents, errors, and accidents involving residents, staff, or visitors in accordance with agency protocols and regulatory requirements; ensures timely reporting to supervisors and participates in follow-up as needed.
• Assists with a variety of dining and housekeeping tasks, including picking up plates, supporting residents during meals, responding to immediate clean-up needs while providing care, and taking appropriate action when identifying housekeeping needs within the facility to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with staff and other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and write legibly, follow both oral and written instructions, and maintain required confidentiality.
• Customer service-oriented, with the ability and willingness to work effectively with a diverse and elderly population.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of resident care.
• Reliable transportation for commuting to and from work to ensure punctuality and consistent attendance.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing; OR* Two (2) years of direct elder care experience and demonstrated competency evaluation with first seven (7) days of employment.

* First Aid Certification, within the first six months of employment.* Food handling, within the first six months of employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates accountability by consistently being punctual and maintaining reliable attendance.
• Acts with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and professional demeanor towards staff, clients, and visitors.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers by following established safety protocols, promptly addressing hazards, and promoting a culture of accountability to ensure the well-being of all individuals in the workplace.
• Demonstrates comfort and accountability in environments where patients/clients may be unable to perform basic life tasks.
• Possesses a solid understanding of personal care, housekeeping, and other essential care areas.
• Effectively relates to and provides compassionate care for individuals with diverse personalities and needs.
• Ability to use, or willingness to learn computer systems and software, necessary to perform the duties of the position. This includes, but is not limited to, basic computer skills, web browsing, online training, and email usage.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• No remote or hybrid work availability based on core and essential functions of the position.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 150lbs in all directions, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning items as necessary to perform job duties.
• Engaging in communication with others to exchange information, which may involve speaking, listening, writing, or using electronic communication methods to ensure clear and effective understanding. This includes both verbal and non-verbal interactions with colleagues, clients, or external parties.
• Hearing and vision abilities, with or without correction, sufficient to effectively observe and communicate with others.
• May encounter body fluids, potential infections, various odors, resident behaviors, and chemicals or cleaning solutions.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer