What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA (Personal Care Assistant) position at Maxim Healthcare Services?
Type: Full time, Part Time, Per Diem
Pay: $18 - $25 per hour
(Wage varies per shift type.)
The Home Care Aide will provide assistance to a variety of patients IN-HOME care setting. This could include assistance with Personal Care, Showering/Bathing, Companion Care, etc. The age of these clients varies from toddler age to elderly clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
*Duties and Responsibilities varies on the case-by-case basis
- Be responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding, light house keeping, and grocery shopping.
- Ability to coordinate schedules with multiple clients
- Giving patients important social and emotional support.
- Medication reminders.
- Drive to different locations in San Diego.
- Maintains confidentiality of all client information, in accordance with 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 Caregiver standards and procedures of the Company
- Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities
- 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
Requirements:
- At least one year working as a caregiver
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- TB Test
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Reliable transportation
- Experience with Elderly/Children with Disabilities
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid Trainings
- Hourly Bonus!
- Sick time/ PTO
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
Salary : $18 - $25
