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In-Home Caregiver
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$42,944 / year median in Alaska
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Salary:
$19 - $26.78 / per hour Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for an In-Home Caregiver to provide support services to clients with personal, physical, mobility, and therapeutic care needs in and out of the home. We offer flexible scheduling with shifts ranging between 2-5 hours in length.
Why Join Maxim:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and
PTO + 401
(k) savings plan +
Maxcares Awards Program 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
+ Assist with personal, social, occupational, and therapeutic goals
+ Assists with transfers and ambulation
+ Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care and support 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:
+ Current CPR and
+ Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
+ Strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred:
+ First Aid certification
+ Valid driver license
+ Reliable transportation with active state-minimum car insurance
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and
Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts,
Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
•Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Maxim Healthcare Maxim Healthcare 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, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance