PCA (Personal Care Assistant)

Position Description:A Personal CareAssistant is an individual who provides support services to assist clients withpersonal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by arehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health careprofessional. The Personal Care Assistant may work in a variety of settings, toinclude home or schools. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides servicesto persons who need help with day-to-day activities

Demonstratescompetence in performing the necessary skills and perform those skills on theplan of care

Provides healthcare tasks, personal hygiene services, and other related support servicesessential to the client’s health

Assists with transfers and ambulation

Aids teacher inhelping student learn and provides feedback to student and supervisors/teachers(if applicable)

Performs incidentalhousehold services that are an integral part of a personal care plan (ifapplicable)

In school setting,accompanies student on bus to and from school (if applicable)

Providescompanionship by reading, listening and talking with client

May assist insupervision of students during recess and lunch periods and accompany studenton community experiences

Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements

Assists client inthe development of independent skills through self-care activities such astoileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene

Implements behaviormanagement techniques in accordance with the directions given by thesupervisor/healthcare practitioner; including reinforcing appropriate behaviorsin accordance with plans and discouraging negative behavior, managing time out,or other techniques as directed

Appropriatelyreports changes in client status or as directed by care plan

Maintainsconfidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families andemployees

Adheres to theHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy policiesand procedures

Performs otherduties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

State licensure orcertification as required by state and/or program

One (1) yearrelevant experience preferred

Current BLS Card

Current PPD orChest X-Ray

Knowledge of child growth and development

Ability tocoordinate and facilitate services between the home, school, local health agency, and other communityresources

Ability toeffectively 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

Computerproficiency required

Must be at least 18years of age

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed. Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.