PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - Fresno County

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Personal Care Assistant to support clients with personal care, mobility, and therapeutic needs. This role involves working in various settings, offering companionship, and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to individuals with daily activities.
• Reports changes in client status as per care plan.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client, family, and employee information.

Skills

Effective communication

Coordination

Computer proficiency

Education

State licensure or certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Salary: $17 - $19 / per hour

A Personal Care Assistant provides support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility, and therapeutic care needs, as established by healthcare professionals. The role may involve working in various settings, including homes and schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance to individuals with daily activities.
2. Demonstrates competence in performing skills outlined in the care plan.
3. Performs health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and other support services vital to the client’s health.
4. Assists with transfers and ambulation.
5. Supports teachers in helping students learn and provides feedback to students and supervisors/teachers, if applicable.
6. Performs incidental household services as part of the personal care plan, if applicable.
7. In school settings, accompanies students on buses to and from school, if applicable.
8. Provides companionship through reading, listening, and talking with clients.
9. May assist in supervising students during recess and lunch and accompany students on community experiences.
10. Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements.
11. Assists clients in developing independent skills through self-care activities.
12. Implements behavior management techniques as directed by supervisors or healthcare practitioners.
13. Reports changes in client status as per care plan.
14. Maintains confidentiality of all client, family, and employee information.
15. Adheres to HIPAA privacy policies and procedures.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. State licensure or certification as required.
2. One year of relevant experience preferred.
3. Current BLS certification.
4. Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
5. Knowledge of child growth and development.
6. Ability to coordinate services among various community resources.
7. Effective communication skills; proficiency in English may be required.
8. Computer proficiency.
9. Must be at least 18 years old.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled), Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security

Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Insurance Discounts, Pet Insurance, Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits

Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Transportation Benefits, College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services has over 30 years of experience providing various healthcare services, including nursing, rehabilitation, and care for individuals with chronic and acute conditions. We are committed to quality, compassionate care, and meeting critical healthcare needs.

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.