In Home Caregiver - Oakland

Salary: $18 - $20 / per hour

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to work within our clients’ homes providing support with daily living tasks.

• Our qualified caregivers will work closely with patients and are responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming, and feeding. Maxim Caregivers ensures our patients receive essential social and emotional support and provide vital information on patient conditions to recruiters and our clinical team.

Position Title: Caregiver

Job Type: Full time, Part time

Patient Territory: Oakland

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides “hands off” care such as: providing and encouraging socialization, encouraging a mild exercise program, giving reminders to take medications, supervising the safety of the patient/client when bathing, toileting, and dressing, and assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores.
• Adheres to time and attendance policies.
• Gives patients important social and emotional support.
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times.
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions.
• Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work.
• Arrives at the client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete.
• Adheres to Companion Caregiver standards and procedures of the Company.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all clients.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information, in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Responsible for basic ADL services such as bathing, grooming and feeding, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping.
• Performs all Companion Caregiver duties in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc.) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times.
• Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions.
• Duties and Responsibilities varies on a case-by-case basis

Requirements

• TB Test
• Flexible Schedule
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (pediatrics and adults)
• O ne year working as a caregiver (preferred)
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

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

• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

About Maxim Healthcare Group

• Maxim Healthcare Group 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.
• Maxim Healthcare Group has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim’s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

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
• Awards and recognition programs
• 401(k) savings plan

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.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Maxim Healthcare will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"