PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - Direct Care - Homecare

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Wasco (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is hiring a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to clients with personal and physical mobility care needs in the Wasco/Shafter/Delano/McFarland area.

The role includes assisting with day-to-day activities, health care tasks, transfers, and companionship while reporting changes per the care plan. A valid BLS card and state licensure or certification are required, with at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer proficiency

English language proficiency

BLS Certification

Education

State licensure or certification

Tools

Current BLS Card

Job description

Hourly Pay: $16.90 - $19.00 / HR

Candidates must be willing to provide services in Wasco/Shafter/Delano/McFarland 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.