Personal Care Assistant

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Jose, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Maxim Healthcare Services provides essential support to patients in their homes, focusing on ensuring comfort, safety, and engagement. This role involves delivering 'hands-off' care, which is contingent upon state licensing requirements, and encompasses a variety of tasks aimed at enhancing the quality of life for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in their homes to ensure comfort and engagement.
• Supervise the safety of the patient/client during bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Assist with grocery shopping and light housekeeping chores.
• Remind patients to take medications and notify the supervisor if medications are not taken properly.
• Help patients transfer from chairs/beds and ambulate safely around their homes.
• Prepare meals, either through simple cooking or reheating pre-prepared meals.
• Feed patients if necessary and ensure they drink enough liquids.
• Ensure proper toileting for patients, including changing diapers for incontinent patients.
• Communicate with the supervisor regarding any concerns related to the patient or their family.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid Certified (reimbursable expense)
• 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
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Basic computer skills, including email
• Ability to learn skills necessary for safety monitoring technologies

Nice-to-haves

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children with special needs
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Strong customer service approach to all work and interactions

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $18 - $20
• Reimbursement for CPR and First Aid certification expenses