PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and fostering social interaction. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor, demonstrating flexibility to meet client needs. Join a dedicated team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have one year of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-off care, including socialization and medication reminders.
• Maintains confidentiality and observes infection control procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Compassionate Nature

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides “hands off” care such as:
  • Providing and encouraging socialization
  • Encouraging a mild exercise program
  • Encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications
  • Supervising the safety of the patient/client when bathing, toileting, and dressing
  • Assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores
  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
• Arrives at the client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
• Performs all duties in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information, in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Adheres to standards and procedures of the Company
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities
• Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work
• Adheres to time and attendance policies
• Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• One (1) year of experience as a Companion Care Homemaker/Companion Care Provider preferred
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries preferred
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong interpersonal skills preferred
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills preferred
• Proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required