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Patient Care AideCNAGNA
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Experience Required:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
The Personal Care Aide/CNA/GNA provides essential personal care and support services to clients in their homes enabling them to maintain their independence and quality of life. This role involves assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) providing companionship and observing and reporting any changes in the clients condition to the supervising nurse. The ideal candidate will be compassionate patient dependable and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
Assist clients with personal hygiene including bathing dressing grooming and toileting.
Assist with mobility and transfers including ambulation positioning and safe use of assistive devices.
Prepare and serve meals according to dietary guidelines and assist with feeding if necessary.
Assist with light housekeeping tasks related to the clients immediate comfort and safety such as tidying up laundry and dishwashing.
Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
Engage clients in meaningful activities and conversation.
Take and record vital signs (temperature pulse respiration blood pressure) as directed.
Observe and report any changes in the clients physical mental or emotional condition to the supervising nurse in a timely manner.
Document services provided accurately and thoroughly according to agency policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean safe and comfortable environment for the client.
Adhere to the clients care plan and follow instructions from the supervising nurse.
Maintain client confidentiality and respect their privacy and dignity.
Attend mandatory in-service training and meetings as required.
Comply with all agency policies procedures and safety regulations.
Communicate effectively with clients families and agency staff.
Accompany clients to medical appointments and activities
Perform other duties as assigned by the Client Care Manager or RN Supervisor.
Please note position is PRN and may be filled in Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Harford Howard Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties
Requirements
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Drivers License (required) valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation
Previous experience in personal care or other related fields
Negative TB test
Ability to pass Maryland Criminal Background Check
MD State HS Diploma/GED
CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
CMT (preferred)
CNA/GNA Certification (preferred)
Required Skills:
Compassionate and caring demeanor Ability to build rapport with clients Excellent written and verbal communication skills Drivers License (required) valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation Previous experience in personal care or other related fields Negative TB test Ability to pass Maryland Criminal Background Check MD State HS Diploma/GED CPR/First Aid certification (preferred) CMT (preferred) CNA/GNA Certification (preferred)
