Salary: $16.31 - $18.00 / 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. 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

　　Requirements

　　One (1) year of Personal Care Assistant experience within the last three (3) years providing hands-on personal care preferred

　　State Personal Care Assistant licensure or certification where required

　　Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies

　　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

　　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.