Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver Weekly Pay

$34,965 - $37,440/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sacramento, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Maxim Healthcare Services plays a crucial role in providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and certain hands-on care to clients. This position involves a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the comfort and well-being of clients, including personal hygiene care, toileting, medication reminders, transfers, and ambulation. The PCA is also responsible for companion tasks such as accompanying clients to appointments and maintaining a healthy living environment through personal laundry and light housekeeping. The hands-on care provided by the PCA is contingent upon the licensing requirements within the state of practice, ensuring compliance with local regulations. In this role, the PCA must assist patients with personal care activities, which include bathing, oral hygiene, meal preparation and feeding, dressing and undressing, and other necessary activities. The PCA is expected to perform all duties assigned in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining the confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPAA standards. Observing appropriate infection control procedures is essential to safeguard the client/patient, and the PCA must notify the office of any abnormal findings or conditions. The PCA is required to adhere to the standards, policies, and procedures of Maxim Healthcare Services, arriving at the client's home on time and completing the shift as scheduled. Representing the company positively at all times is crucial, as is demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of clients. Effective communication with office staff regarding availability and compliance with time and attendance policies is also a key responsibility. The PCA may be required to provide necessary documentation related to compliance standards and perform other duties as assigned.

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 client 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 providing hands-on personal care preferred.
• State Personal Care Assistant licensure or certification where required.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly wage of $16.81 - $18.00 per hour