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Maxim Healthcare
New Castle, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
Salary: $15 - $18 / per hour

Various Shifts Available

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Care Worker to provide assistance with activities of daily living.

Why Join Maxim

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, HSA and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Maxcares Awards Program

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
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

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.

Salary : $15 - $18

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