Private Duty Caregiver

Salary: $18-20 / hr

Maxim Healthcare in Emeryville is hiring for a Companion Caregiver to provide short-term non-medical care and supervision in Walnut Creek, Concord, and Lafayette.

This position is part time with the potential to transition to full time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides “hands off” care such as:
• Providing and encouraging socialization
• Encouraging a mild exercise program
• Encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications
• Supervising the safety of the patient/client when bathing, toileting, and dressing
• Assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
• Arrives at the client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
• Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries
• Ability to demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Performs all duties in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality of all client information, in accordance with 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 standards and procedures of the Company
• Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities
• 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
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• CPR/First Aid for Adult/Child/Infant (required)
• TB Test (required)
• Reliable transportation (required)
• One (1) year of experience as a Companion Care Homemaker/Companion Care Provider (preferred)

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs