Compassionate In-Home Health Aide | Daily Living Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Care Worker to provide in-home assistance with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, following the Service Authorization and Plan. Duties include helping with mobility, nutrition, safety, infection control, and documenting services.

Requirements include English literacy, CPR, current health screening, and state-approved competency or training program.

Qualifications

• Must read and write proficiently in English.
• CPR card is current.
• Health screening current per state regulations.
• Provide proof of one of: a competency evaluation or a state-approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, and repositioning.
• Assists with nutrition and dietary needs.
• Provides safe and sanitary environment and basic infection control.
• Gives medication reminders as directed by plan.
• Maintains client confidentiality and reports changes as required.
• Delivers and documents services per Maxim instructions.

Skills

English literacy

CPR

Health screening

Education

Direct Care Worker competency evaluation

State training program/compliance

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Care Worker to provide in-home assistance with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, following the Service Authorization and Plan. Duties include helping with mobility, nutrition, safety, infection control, and documenting services.

Requirements include English literacy, CPR, current health screening, and state-approved competency or training program.