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PCA Caregiver - 5 Cities Area

Maxim Healthcare

Arroyo Grande, CAJob$20–22/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–22/hr
Location
Arroyo Grande, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current CPR Certification

Job overview

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a PCA Caregiver - 5 Cities Area. Maxim Healthcare Services seeks a Home Health Aide in the 5 Cities area to provide personal care services, assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, vital sign monitoring, safe transfers, exercise, laundry, and safety education, while communicating effectively with clients, families, and supervisors.

Key focus areas include Assist patient with bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, and feeding per plan of care, Take and record oral, rectal, axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered, and Perform safe transfer and ambulation techniques.

Important skills include Assisting With Baths, Oral Hygiene, Dressing And Undressing, Toileting Activities, Feeding, and Taking And Recording Temperatures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assisting With BathsOral HygieneDressing and UndressingToileting ActivitiesFeedingTaking and Recording TemperaturesTaking and Recording PulseTaking and Recording RespirationTaking and Recording Blood PressureSafe Transfer TechniquesAmbulation TechniquesExercise According to Plan of CarePerforming Range of MotionPatient's LaundryMeeting Safety Needs of PatientsUsing Equipment Safely and ProperlyObservation and Teaching of Home Safety PracticesRecognition of Emergency SituationEmergency Management ProceduresFollowing Patient's Plan of CareCommunicationObserving Patient ConditionDocumenting Patient ConditionReporting Changes to Nurse SupervisorReading Written InstructionsFollowing Written InstructionsDocumenting Care Given

Qualifications

Home Health AideMeets All Training RequirementsCurrent CPR CertificationPPD or Chest X-RaySuccessful Completion of Maxim Screening ExaminationsParticipation and Completion of Maxim's Competency ProgramMeets All Federal, State, and Local Requirements

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Hourly Pay: $20-$22

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Home Health Aide (HHA) in the 5 Cities area to provide personal care services, as necessary, to meet the patient’s needs.

Why Join Maxim:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

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

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for assisting patient with and per plan of care, the following;

  • Baths, Oral hygiene, Dressing and undressing, Toileting activities, feeding, etc

  • Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)

  • Safe transfer and ambulation techniques

  • Exercise according to the plan of care

  • Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)

  • Patient’s laundry

  • Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)

  • Observation and teaching of home safety practices

  • Recognition of an emergency situation and knowledge of emergency management procedures

  • Must follow patients plan of care and complete all tasks assigned

  • Communicates in a constant, clear, and effective way with the client, family/caregiver and office

  • Observes and documents patient condition and reports any changes, to the assigned nurse supervisor

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

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.

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