Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant

$33,280 - $41,600/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - Indio, CA

Full-time

Indio, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a vital role within the healthcare system, providing essential 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 appropriate care tailored to their specific needs. The role can take place in various settings, including clients' homes or educational institutions, making it a versatile and rewarding career choice. The PCA is responsible for a wide range of duties that are crucial for the daily functioning of clients. These responsibilities include assisting clients with day-to-day activities, demonstrating competence in executing necessary skills as outlined in the care plan, and providing health care tasks such as personal hygiene services. Additionally, the PCA aids in mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation, ensuring that clients can move safely and comfortably. In educational settings, the PCA may also support students by aiding teachers in facilitating learning and providing feedback. This role may involve accompanying students on school buses and supervising them during recess and lunch periods. Companionship is another essential aspect of the PCA's duties, as they engage clients through conversation, reading, and other interactive activities. Confidentiality is paramount in this role, and the PCA must adhere strictly to privacy policies, including HIPAA regulations. The PCA also plays a crucial role in helping clients develop independent living skills through self-care activities, implementing behavior management techniques as directed by supervisors, and reporting any changes in client status as necessary. Overall, the PCA is a key player in delivering compassionate care and support to individuals in need, making a significant impact on their 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

Benefits

• Hourly Base pay $16.00 - $20.00