The Direct Care Worker provides assistance with activities of daily living and/or instrumental activities of daily living to consumers in accordance with the Service Authorization and/or Care Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to assigned consumers including, but not limited to the following:

• Assistance with activities of daily living

• Assisting with ambulation, as applicable

• Assistance with nutritional and dietary needs

• Essential household duties

• Provide for safe and sanitary consumer environment

• Utilize basic infection control technique and procedures

• Provide medication reminders as directed by the Service Authorization and/or Care Plan

• Maintain consumer confidentiality

• Encourage consumer control of and promote the independent living philosophy

• Direct Care Worker shall deliver and document service to the consumer and document such service according to specific instructions from the Maxim Companion Services designee and per Maxim Companion Services policies and procedures. No changes in consumer care maybe initiated without direction from Maxim Companion Services designee. All changes in client status are to be reported to Maxim Companion Services office

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in the English language is required

• Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency orientation process required

• Current CPR Card required

• Current Health Screening (in accordance with state regulations) required

• Successful completion of PASA competency evaluation which meets the requirements of the state is required

  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.