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Form of workThe IHSS Attendant provides services to patients in their places of residence and/or community that includes health maintenance activities, support for activities of daily living, personal care services and homemaker services. These services are provided according to the patient's care plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides personal care services which may include assistance with: bathing, oral hygiene, using the restroom, meal preparation, medication reminders, ambulation
- Provides homemaker services which may include household chores, light housework, laundry, grocery shopping
- Provides health maintenance, medically skilled services. These may include IVs, feeding tubes, catheter irrigation, enemas, wound care
- Arrives at the client's home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
- Performs all duties in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, in accordance with HIPAA standards
- Safeguards the patient from infection by practicing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
- Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or changes in the client's condition.
- Effectively communicates with the office staff
- Provides requirements-related information in a timely fashion (examples; annual in-service requirements, Proof of CPR certification etc)
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
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
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
**CO & WA Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled in Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, 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, Legal Benefits, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off.
**CO & WA Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled in Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, 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, Legal Benefits, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off.
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.
Employment Type: ["OTHER","FULL_TIME"]
