PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

Maxim Healthcare Services - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Las Vegas, NV

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide essential support services to clients with personal, physical mobility, and therapeutic care needs. As a PCA, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals who require assistance with daily activities. This position is full-time and offers competitive pay, with weekly paychecks, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and paid time off (PTO). The PCA will be responsible for delivering compassionate care and support, ensuring that clients receive the necessary assistance to maintain their independence and dignity. In this role, you will provide a variety of services tailored to the individual needs of each client. This includes assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and other health care tasks that are vital to the client's well-being. You will also perform incidental household services that are integral to the personal care plan, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for the client. Companionship is a key aspect of this role, as you will engage with clients through conversation, reading, and listening, helping to alleviate feelings of isolation and promoting emotional well-being. Additionally, you will assist clients in developing independent skills through self-care activities, such as toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene routines. It is essential to monitor and report any changes in the client's status as directed by the care plan, ensuring that all care provided is aligned with the client's health needs. This position requires a proactive approach to care, with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of clients and provide support in a respectful and dignified manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to persons who need help with day-to-day activities
• Provides health care tasks, personal hygiene services, and other related support services essential to the client's health
• Assists with transfers and ambulation
• Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care plan
• Provides companionship by reading, listening and talking with client
• Assists client in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene
• Appropriately reports changes in client status or as directed by care plan
• 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 via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance