Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Maxim Healthcare Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Torrance, California is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support clients with daily living activities and personal care. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing hands-on personal care, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate a compassionate nature. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Retirement and Financial Security

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• One year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three years.
• Ability to carry out tasks professionally and adhere to policies.
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing and feeding.
• Maintains confidentiality of all clients’ information according to HIPAA standards.
• Safeguards clients by observing appropriate infection control procedures.

Skills

Personal care experience

Compassionate nature

Strong communication skills

Computer proficiency

Job description

Salary: $19.00 - $20 per hour

The Personal Care Assistant provides assistance with activities of daily living and certain “hands on” care such as personal hygiene care, toileting and elimination of waste, assistance with reminders to take medications, transfers, and ambulation. The Personal Care Assistant also provides certain companion tasks such as: accompanying client to appointments, tasks related to the maintenance of a healthy and stable living environment for the client, personal laundry, light housekeeping, and other similar activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other activities as needed
• Performs duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality of all clients’ information according to 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 the standards, policies, procedures of the Company
• Arrives at the Client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients
• 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 Personal Care Assistant duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements

• One (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years of providing “hands-on” personal care.
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries.
• Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skills.
• 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

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

Note: 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.