PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - Cantonese Speaking - Homecare

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

HSA and PTO

401(k) savings plan

Maxcares Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is hiring a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services for clients in their homes in the Bakersfield area (ZIP 93313).

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, health-related tasks, mobility assistance, and companionship while ensuring safety and dignity. Ideal candidates have relevant experience, current BLS, and the ability to coordinate services across home, school, and community resources.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification as required by state and/or program.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities.

Skills

Cantonese communication

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Hourly Pay: $16.90 - $18.00 / HR

Candidate must be able to communicate with patient inCantonese - services will be rendered in their home in the 93313 area.

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 andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to,supervisors, co-workers, clients) viastrong communicationskills; proficiency inthe English language may berequired


• 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.