• Observes and documents patient condition and reports any changes, to the assigned nurse supervisor.
• Communicates in a constant, clear, and effective way with the client, family/caregiver and office
• Responsible for assisting patient with and per plan of care, the following;
• Baths
• Back rubs
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Changing bed linen
• Dressing and undressing
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Toileting activities
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals
• Feeding
• Incontinence care
• Practice basic infection control standards
• Changing the patient’s position in bed or wheelchair
• 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)
• Self-administration of medication
• 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
• Practices within scope of certificate/license
• Must follow patients plan of care and complete all tasks assigned
• Adherence to Maxim’s policies and procedures, documentation, care procedures, and standards of personal and professional boundaries and conduct
• Ability to live by Maxim’s company-wide commitment to quality and competent patient care
• Responsible for completing all assigned trainings in a timely manner
• Performs any other duties as assigned

Minimum 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