Companion Caregiver

Maxim Healthcare; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Companion Caregiver to provide in-home care for clients in their residences. The role includes encouraging social activity, light exercise, medication reminders, and assisting with daily living tasks, with emphasis on safety and infection control.

The position offers health benefits, a 401(k), paid time off, and weekly paychecks. Applicants should be at least 18, with CPR certification and strong English and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of experience as a Companion Care Homemaker/Companion Care Provider preferred.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and boundaries.
• Compassionate nature with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills.
• CPR Certification.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care including socialization, light exercise, and medication reminders.
• Assist with ADLs and light housekeeping; grocery-shopping help.
• Ensure client safety and infection control practices.
• Arrive on time and complete shift duties.

Skills

Social interaction

Communication skills

English proficiency

CPR certification

Computer proficiency

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Hourly Pay: $15 - $18 / 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 ADLs
  • Assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores
  • 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.