Caregiver: Compassionate Mobility & Student Support

Maxim Healthcare; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Transportation Benefits

College Partnership Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services for clients in home or school settings. You will assist with daily activities, mobility, personal care, and follow the plan of care under supervision.

Strong communication and organization are required to coordinate with families, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Must have or obtain state licensure/certification, and be 18+ with a current BLS card and health clearances.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification as required by state
• One (1) year relevant experience preferred
• Current BLS Card
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between home, school, local health agency, and other community resources
• Strong communication skills; proficiency in English may be required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities
• Demonstrates competence in performing the necessary skills and perform those skills on the plan of care
• Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and other related support services essential to the client’s health
• Assists with transfers and ambulation
• Aids teacher in helping student learn and provides feedback to student and supervisors/teachers (if applicable)
• Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan (if applicable)
• In school setting, accompanies student on bus to and from school (if applicable)
• Provides companionship by reading, listening and talking with client
• May assist in supervision of students during recess and lunch periods and accompany student on community experiences
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
• Assists client in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene
• Implements behavior management techniques in accordance with the directions given by the supervisor/healthcare practitioner; including reinforcing appropriate behaviors in accordance with plans and discouraging negative behavior, managing time out, or other techniques as directed
• Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by care plan
• Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees
• Adheres to HIPPA privacy policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

State licensure or certification

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services for clients in home or school settings. You will assist with daily activities, mobility, personal care, and follow the plan of care under supervision.

Strong communication and organization are required to coordinate with families, teachers, and healthcare professionals. Must have or obtain state licensure/certification, and be 18+ with a current BLS card and health clearances.