Personal Care Assistant

Position Description :

Salary : $16.50 - $18.00 / per hour

Looking to JUMPSTART your career in the healthcare industry? Enjoy helping others and making a difference in someone's life? Want to make supplemental income and create YOUR OWN schedule? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, apply!

Why Join Maxim :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance, HSA and PTO

401(k) savings plan

Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities :

Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities

Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and other related support services essential to the client's health

Assists with transfers and ambulation

Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan

Provides companionship by reading, listening and talking with client

Assists client in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene

Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by care plan

Performs other duties as assigned / necessary

Requirements :

State licensure or certification as required by state and / or program

One (1) year relevant experience preferred

Current BLS Card

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

Knowledge of child growth and development

Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the home, school, local health agency, and other community resources

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

Must be at least 18 years of age

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.

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.