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Caregiver

Country Meadows Retirement Communities, Frederick, MD, United States


Pay ranges from $17–$21 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities for shift differentials on evening and overnight shifts.

It’s a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider your co‑workers your friends. To feel respected and encouraged to be your best. We know that when you feel great at work, you’ll make our residents feel great too. As key members of our direct‑care team, Caregivers provide one‑on‑one support to our residents in their daily routines, socialization, and overall well‑being.

Full Time: 11pm‑7am Shift Available
Our Investment in You

Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience

Length of service bonus awards

PayActiv On‑Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow

Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical coverage

Excellent vision and dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off and rollover of unused time

Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning

Supplemental life insurance

Company‑paid short‑term disability

Supplemental short‑and long‑term disability plans

Family and medical leave

Paid bereavement and jury duty leave

Wellness reimbursement incentives

$2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink, and dessert

Our Support for You

Family‑owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.

Direct access to your supervisory team

Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement

On‑the‑job training and continuing education

Employee assistance program for you and your family

Co‑worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)

Helping Hand interest‑free loans

Caregiver Responsibilities

Help our residents live their lives to the fullest by assisting them with their daily routines.

Build bonds through companionship.

Show patience, compassion, and empathy in each engagement with all residents and their families.

Assist residents in organizing their day and activities, and above all, enjoy themselves.

Use Point of Service technology to obtain meal orders from residents, as needed.

Caregiver Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

18 years of age or older.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced and team‑oriented environment.

Skilled in communicating effectively with others, including careful listening, sensitivity to others' thoughts and feelings, timely and accurate reporting of changes.

Compassion and patience in all personal interactions.

Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this role.

Comfortable working in a pet‑friendly environment.

Ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

About Country Meadows
We have over 2,500 co‑workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose, and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

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