Blood Pressure, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Management, Emergency Procedures, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare, Home Care, Laundry, Life Insurance, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Personal Care, Prescription Drugs, Radiography, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
5 days ago
Hourly Pay: 19.75 / per hour
Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care services, as necessary, to meet the patient's needs.
Why Join Maxim:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance, HSA and PTO
401(k) savings plan
Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting patient with and per plan of care, the following;
Baths, Oral hygiene, Dressing and undressing, Toileting activities, feeding, etc
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
Safe transfer and ambulation techniques
Exercise according to the plan of care
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
Patient's laundry
Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
Observation and teaching of home safety practices
Recognition of an emergency situation and knowledge of emergency management procedures
Must follow patients plan of care and complete all tasks assigned
Communicates in a constant, clear, and effective way with the client, family/caregiver and office
Observes and documents patient condition and reports any changes, to the assigned nurse supervisor
Requirements:
Meets all training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws when applicable
Ability to read, follow written instructions and document care given
Possess and maintains current CPR certification in accordance with state regulation
PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Successful completion of Maxim screening examinations
Participation and completion of Maxim's competency program
Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
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
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
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.
About the Company
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Maxim Healthcare Services Inc
The name Maxim Healthcare Services carries with it a rich tradition of providing superior medical staffing, home healthcare, and wellness services. Established in 1988 to address the nursing shortage, Maxim has since evolved to service nearly every sector of the healthcare industry. Among Maxim’s strongest competencies is the ability to successfully recruit across a broad range of healthcare specialties.
Maxim has earned a reputation for uncompromising dedication to customer service and the overall quality of all healthcare professionals staffed. It is engrained in the Maxim culture to strive for excellence through serving the needs of others. This is evident in Maxim’s ongoing efforts to assess and refine all management, clinical, and support processes.
This is an exciting time for Maxim, as the company has seen tremendous revenue and organizational growth over the past twenty years. We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with each teammate, candidate, patient, and client.