PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

Maxim Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off

Weekly paychecks

Maxcares Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support clients with personal and mobility needs in Sacramento, CA. The role focuses on daily activities, health care tasks, transfers, and companionship within a client‑centered care plan.

Requirements include a current BLS card, a preferred 1 year of relevant experience, and ability to communicate effectively in English; computer skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with clients, families and supervisors
• Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling
• Ability to navigate multiple care settings (home, school, agency)

Responsibilities

• Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities
• Provides health care tasks and personal hygiene services as per care plan
• Assists with transfers and ambulation
• Performs incidental household services integral to the care plan
• Provides companionship and engages clients through conversations
• Supports independent skills through self-care activities
• Reports changes in client status to care plan or supervisors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

BLS Certification

PPD/Chest X‑ray

Job description

Hourly Pay: $19

Maxim Healthcare 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

Maxim Healthcare 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, 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.