PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - Direct Support - Home Setting

Maxim Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k)

PTO

Transportation Benefits

College Partnership

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Personal Care Assistant in Bakersfield, CA to support clients with daily living activities and basic health care tasks. The role involves mobility support, companionship, and adherence to individual care plans.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, current BLS certification, and strong communication skills in English. State licensure or certification as required by the program may be needed. 18+ years old and computer proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year relevant experience preferred.
• Current BLS Card required.
• Strong communication skills in English may be required.
• Computer proficiency is required.

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.
• 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 self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene.
• Reports changes in client status as directed by care plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary.

Skills

Relevant experience

BLS Card

English communication

Computer proficiency

Age 18+

Coordination between agencies

Education

State licensure/certification as required

Tools

None

Job description

Hourly Pay: $16.90 - $22.00 / HR

Candidates must be willing to work in the north/south Bakersfield areas.

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.