Caregiver: Personal care Support

Direct Support Caregiver
San Jose, California
Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Direct Support Caregiver to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs.
Why Join Maxim:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance, HSA and PTO
• 401(k) savings plan
• Maxcares Awards Program

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
Assists with transfers and ambulation
Performs incidental household services that are an integral part of a personal care 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:

State licensure or certification as required by state and/or program
One (1) year relevant experience preferred
Current BLS Card
Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
Knowledge of child growth and development
Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the home, school, local health agency, and other community resources
Ability to effectively 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
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
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
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.