Companion Caregiver

Maxim Healthcare; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health and dental coverage

401(k) savings plan

Maxcares Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Companion Caregiver to support patients in their homes. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on safety, medication reminders, and daily living tasks.

Qualified applicants should be at least 18, with strong communication and English proficiency; prior companion care experience is preferred. The position includes benefits and flexible scheduling where available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1 year of Companion Care Homemaker/Companion Care Provider experience preferred.
• Professionalism and boundaries are important.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• English proficiency is required; computer proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide socialization and encourage mild exercise.
• Encourage medication adherence with timely reminders.
• Safeguard client safety during bathing, toileting and dressing.
• Assist with grocery shopping and light housekeeping.
• Arrive on time and complete shift as scheduled.
• Follow infection control procedures and universal precautions.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Compassionate nature

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Job description

Hourly Pay: $20.34 - $21.50

Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Companion Caregiver to provide services to patients/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 "hands off" 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 patient/client when bathing, toileting, and dressing
  • 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
• 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
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

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

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.