Compassionate Home Care Aide — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Maxim Healthcare; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO

401(k) savings plan

Maxcares Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Home Care Aide to support clients with personal care, mobility, and therapeutic needs. The role includes assisting with daily activities, transfers, ambulation, and providing companionship to clients in a home setting.

Applicants should have state licensure or certification as required, at least 18 years old, and preferably 1 year of relevant experience. Current BLS certification and health screenings are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification as required by state
• One year of relevant experience preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to coordinate services between home, school, local health agency, and community resources

Responsibilities

• Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities
• Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and related support services essential to the client’s health
• Assists with transfers and ambulation
• Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan
• Provides companionship by reading, listening and talking with client
• Assists client in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene
• Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by care plan
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Home Care Aide to support clients with personal care, mobility, and therapeutic needs. The role includes assisting with daily activities, transfers, ambulation, and providing companionship to clients in a home setting.

Applicants should have state licensure or certification as required, at least 18 years old, and preferably 1 year of relevant experience. Current BLS certification and health screenings are required where applicable.