Companion Aide

Maxim Healthcare; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Weekly paychecks

Maxcares Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Companion Caregiver to provide in-home support to clients in their residences. The role offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities include promoting social interaction, mild exercise, medication reminders, safety supervision, light housekeeping, and assistance with ADLs. Must be 18+, CPR certified, and proficient in English with solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of Companion Care Homemaker/Companion Care Provider experience preferred.
• CPR Certification.
• Proficiency in English language.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care including socialization and mild exercise.
• Encourages medication reminders to support compliance.
• Supervises safety during bathing, toileting and dressing.
• Assists with groceries and light housekeeping.
• Performs ADLs and other duties as assigned.
• Arrives on time and completes shift as scheduled.
• Observes infection control procedures and universal precautions.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Job description

Hourly Pay: $15 - $17 / per hour

Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Companion Caregiver to provide services to clients in their places of residence.

Why Join Maxim:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance, HSA and PTO
• 401(k) savings plan
• Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities:

• Provides care such as:
  • Providing and encouraging socialization
  • Encouraging a mild exercise program
  • Encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications
  • Supervising the safety of the client when bathing, toileting, and dressing
  • Assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores
  • Assisting with ADLs
  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
• Arrives at the client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
• Performs all duties in an accurate and timely manner
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• One (1) year of experience as a Companion Care Homemaker/Companion Care Provider preferred
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries preferred
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong interpersonal skills preferred
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills preferred
• CPR Certification
• Proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security

Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits

Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. ("“Maxim"") is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.