In-Home Companion Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) savings plan

Maxcares Awards Program

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Personal Care Assistant in California to support clients with daily activities and health-related tasks. The role emphasizes mobility assistance, hygiene support, and companionship, with a focus on maintaining client health.

Qualified candidates should have state licensure/certification as required, a current BLS card, and basic health screening documentation. Strong communication in English and computer skills are important for coordinating with families and care

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification as required by state.
• One year relevant experience preferred.
• Current BLS Card.
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities.
• Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and other 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

Strong communication skills

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Must be at least 18

One year relevant experience preferred

Education

State licensure or certification as required by state

Current BLS Card

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

Knowledge of child growth and development

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Personal Care Assistant in California to support clients with daily activities and health-related tasks. The role emphasizes mobility assistance, hygiene support, and companionship, with a focus on maintaining client health.

Qualified candidates should have state licensure/certification as required, a current BLS card, and basic health screening documentation. Strong communication in English and computer skills are important for coordinating with families and care