Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant - All Shifts - $17 - $21 / hr

$35,360 - $43,680/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - San Bernardino, CA

Full-time

San Bernardino, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is an essential role within the healthcare system, providing vital support services to clients who require assistance with personal care, physical mobility, and therapeutic needs. This position is designed for individuals who are compassionate and dedicated to improving the quality of life for those they serve. The PCA works under the guidance of rehabilitation health practitioners, social workers, or other healthcare professionals, ensuring that clients receive the necessary care tailored to their specific needs. The role may take place in various settings, including clients' homes, schools, or community environments, making flexibility and adaptability key attributes for success in this position. The PCA is responsible for a wide range of essential duties that contribute to the overall well-being of clients. These responsibilities include assisting clients with daily activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, and health care tasks. The PCA must demonstrate competence in performing the skills outlined in the care plan, ensuring that all services provided are in line with the client's health requirements. In addition to personal care, the PCA may also provide companionship, engage clients in conversation, and support them in developing independent living skills through self-care activities. In educational settings, the PCA may assist teachers by providing support to students, helping them learn, and offering feedback to both students and supervisors. This role may also involve accompanying students on transportation to and from school, supervising them during breaks, and facilitating community experiences. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations are critical components of the PCA's responsibilities, as they handle sensitive information regarding clients and their families. Overall, the PCA plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for clients by providing compassionate care and support in various aspects of their daily lives.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities
• Demonstrates competence in performing the necessary skills and perform those skills on the plan of care
• Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and other related support services essential to the client's health
• Assists with transfers and ambulation
• Aids teacher in helping student learn and provides feedback to student and supervisors/teachers (if applicable)
• Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan (if applicable)
• In school setting, accompanies student on bus to and from school (if applicable)
• Provides companionship by reading, listening and talking with client
• May assist in supervision of students during recess and lunch periods and accompany student on community experiences
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
• Assists client in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene
• Implements behavior management techniques in accordance with the directions given by the supervisor/healthcare practitioner; including reinforcing appropriate behaviors in accordance with plans and discouraging negative behavior, managing time out, or other techniques as directed
• Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by care plan
• Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees
• Adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policies and procedures
• 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