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PCA (Personal Care Assistant) - Cantonese Speaking - Homecare

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Maxim Healthcare Services

Bakersfield, California

Shift
Days
Unit
Rehab

Posted Aug 29

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Agency
Setting
Home Health

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
CA nursing median $56/hr

CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $88/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $70/hr, across 2909 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Hourly Pay: $16.90 - $18.00 / HR

Candidate must be able to communicate with patient in Cantonese - services will be rendered in their home in the 93313 area.

Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to provide support services to assist clients with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs.

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Why Join Maxim

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • 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.

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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
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  • 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

Benefits highlights

  • Employee discount
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Pet insurance
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  • Commuter assistance
  • Employee assistance program

Place

City
Bakersfield, California
Median rent
$1,472/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$80,540/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% above the national average

Bakersfield area index 100.9, where 100 is the national average.

Bakersfield sits in California's Central Valley, offering a down-to-earth rhythm distinct from coastal-city bustle. Out-of-state RNs find broad healthcare demand, quick highway access throughout Kern County, and a music and agriculture heritage. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada provides weekend escapes to mountains and national parks.

Map showing the location of Bakersfield, CA
Approximate location in Bakersfield, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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