PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives through compassionate care. As a Home Care Aide, you will provide essential support to clients of all ages, ensuring their comfort and well-being in a home setting. Your role will involve assisting with personal care, offering companionship, and maintaining a positive, professional image. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about helping others and seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Paid trainings

Hourly bonus

Sick time/PTO

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Discount Program

Transportation Benefits

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a caregiver required.
• Must have current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care services including bathing, grooming, and feeding.
• Coordinate schedules with multiple clients and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Home Care Aide Certification

Tools

Transportation

Job description

Type: Full time, Part Time, Per Diem

Pay: $18 - $25 per hour

(Wage varies per shift type.)

The Home Care Aide will provide assistance to a variety of patients in an in-home care setting. This could include assistance with personal care, showering/bathing, companion care, etc. The age of these clients varies from toddler age to elderly clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping.
• Ability to coordinate schedules with multiple clients.
• Giving patients important social and emotional support.
• Medication reminders.
• Drive to different locations in San Diego.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information, in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Safeguard the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions.
• Notify the office of any abnormal findings or conditions.
• Adhere to caregiver standards and procedures of the company.
• Represent the company with a positive image at all times.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities.
• Effectively communicate with the office staff, including availability to work.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Provide requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc.) in a timely fashion; follow all other compliance standards at all times.

Requirements:

• At least one year working as a caregiver.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• TB Test.
• Home Care Aide (HCA).
• Reliable transportation.
• Experience with elderly/children with disabilities.

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid trainings.
• Hourly bonus!
• Sick time/PTO.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness:
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program.

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.

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services 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 Services, 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.