PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

Maxim Healthcare Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Rochester, NY, to aid clients in daily activities and personal care. This role supports clients with personal hygiene, mobility, and therapeutic care needs, making contributions to their well-being through compassionate support. Ideal candidates will possess relevant state certification and have strong communication skills to effectively coordinate care services.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Transportation Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the home, school, and local health agencies.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current BLS Card and PPD or Chest X-Ray.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with day-to-day activities and personal hygiene.
• Performs healthcare tasks essential to client's health.
• Reports changes in client status as required.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Coordination

Computer Proficiency

Education

State licensure or certification

Job description

Pay Rate: $18.10/HR

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs.

Why Join Maxim:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance, HSA and PTO
• 401(k) savings plan
• Maxcares Awards Program

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

Requirements:

• State licensure or certification as required by state and/or program
• One (1) year relevant experience preferred
• Current BLS Card
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the home, school, local health agency, and other community resources
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

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.