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Maxim Healthcare Services PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - Respite - Gardena in Gardena, California
Salary: $18.50 - $20 / 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 clients’ 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 of providing “hands-on” personal care.
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
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.
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