Companion 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 Bay Point, 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)

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.