Compassionate Caregiver & Personal Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k)

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance and supplemental Acc.

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Transportation Benefits

College Partnership Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support clients with daily living activities in home or school settings. You will follow a care plan and assist with mobility, personal care, transfers and companionship to promote independence and well-being.

Responsibilities include coordinating with families, teachers and health professionals, adhering to privacy policies and documenting changes in client status. Must be 18+, have a valid BLS card and pass required health screenings.

Qualifications

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy policies and procedures is preferred.
• 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 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Skills

English language

Computer proficiency

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Age 18+

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support clients with daily living activities in home or school settings. You will follow a care plan and assist with mobility, personal care, transfers and companionship to promote independence and well-being.

Responsibilities include coordinating with families, teachers and health professionals, adhering to privacy policies and documenting changes in client status. Must be 18+, have a valid BLS card and pass required health screenings.