Non-Medical Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant

$33,280 - $37,440/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - Westminster, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Westminster, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Non-Medical Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant to join our team in Westminster, California. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to jumpstart their careers in the healthcare industry while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As a caregiver, you will provide essential services to patients and clients in their homes, focusing on 'hands-off' care that promotes socialization, mild exercise, and medication compliance. This role is perfect for those who value self-development and wish to create their own schedules while earning supplemental income. In this position, you will be responsible for encouraging clients to engage in social activities, reminding them to take their medications, and ensuring their safety during daily activities such as bathing and dressing. You will also assist with light housekeeping tasks and grocery shopping as needed. Punctuality is crucial, as you will be expected to arrive on time for your shifts and complete them as scheduled. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA standards is essential in this role, as is following infection control procedures to safeguard the health of your clients. Maxim Healthcare Services prides itself on offering competitive benefits to our caregivers, recognizing the invaluable contributions they make. We provide weekly pay, flexible scheduling, medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as tuition assistance for those looking to further their education and skills. Paid training is also available, allowing you to earn while you learn. Additionally, we offer discounts to gyms, amusement parks, and more, making this an attractive opportunity for those looking to grow in the healthcare field while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides 'hands off' care such as encouraging socialization and mild exercise.
• Encourages medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications.
• Supervises the safety of the patient/client during bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Assists with grocery shopping and performs light housekeeping chores.
• Arrives at the client's home on time and leaves when the shift schedule is complete.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures.
• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions.
• Adheres to Companion Caregiver standards and procedures of the Company.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a Companion Care Homemaker/Companion Care Provider preferred.
• 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 interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required.
• Computer proficiency required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, every Friday is pay day!
• Flexible scheduling to create your own schedule.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits.
• Tuition Assistance for skill development.
• Paid training to earn while you learn.
• Discounts to gyms, amusement parks, & more.