Behavioral Caregiver WEEKLY PAY 26-28

About the role

Maxim Healthcare in Oakland is hiring for a Behavioral Caregiver to work with children and/or adults with developmental delays and challenging behaviors.

Why Join Maxim? Competitive pay & weekly paychecks, health, dental, vision, HSA and life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) savings plan, Maxcares Awards program.

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.

Pay

Starting pay: $26‑28 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one behavior intervention services to individuals with behavioral challenges.
• Provide/assist with daily program activities in the areas of self‑help, communication, social, cognitive, motor and behavior and crisis intervention.
• Assist client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation and other activities as needed.
• Implement and collect data of the behaviors and goals outlined in the Behavior Support Plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience working in an educational or healthcare setting preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with children/adults with special needs who display challenging or aggressive behaviors.
• College coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences or related field preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, HSA and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Maxcares Awards program.
• 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, supplemental accidental insurance, hospital expense protection plan, critical illness insurance.
• Home and auto insurance discounts, pet insurance, legal benefits.
• Lifestyle benefits: paid time off, employee discount program, transportation benefits, college partnership program.
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.