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Salary: $16.31 - $18.00 / per hourThe 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. The provision of hands-on care as described above is contingent upon licensing requirements within the state of practice.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 client 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
RequirementsOne (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years providing hands-on personal care preferredState Personal Care Assistant licensure or certification where requiredAbility to adhere to time and attendance policiesAbility to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundariesMust demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong people skillsAbility 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 requiredComputer proficiency requiredBenefits At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services 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 Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.
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