What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Medical Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant position at Maxim Healthcare Services?
Position Description:
The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist. The HHA performs various personal care services, as necessary, to meet the patient’s needs. The HHA provides service in accordance with Maxim’s philosophy, standards and policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Observes and documents patient condition and reports any changes, to the assigned nurse supervisor.
- Communicates in a constant, clear, and effective way with the client, family/caregiver and office
- Successful completion of Maxim’s Competency Program
- Practices within scope of certificate/license
- Must follow patients plan of care and complete all tasks assigned
- Adherence to Maxim’s policies and procedures, documentation, care procedures, and standards of personal and professional boundaries and conduct
- Ability to live by Maxim’s company-wide commitment to quality and competent patient care
- Responsible for completing all assigned trainings in a timely manner
- Performs any other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Meets all training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws when applicable
- Ability to read, follow written instructions and document care given
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification in accordance with state regulation
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Successful completion of Maxim screening examinations
- Participation and completion of Maxim’s competency program
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
- Proficiency in the English language required
- Excellent communication skills
- Technological proficiency including mobile devices for documentation
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.
