Compassionate In-Home Personal Care Aide

Independence First; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Independence First in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Personal Care Worker to provide direct care to consumers under supervision of the RN Care Coordinator. You will assist with bed mobility, toileting, bathing, eating, grooming, dressing, and light housekeeping, while maintaining dignity and privacy.

Strong communication, reliability, and ability to travel across Milwaukee County are valued as part of a compassionate, team-based approach to care.

Qualifications

• Hands-on training in personal care services required.
• Documentation of training or demonstrated skill is required.
• Previous experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers with bed mobility and transfers.
• Assist with toileting, continence care, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
• Assist with mobility using gait belts, walkers, or canes.
• Provide light meal preparation and serving.
• Light cleaning in areas used during personal care.
• Change bed linens and launder consumer clothing.
• Complete in a thorough, accurate and timely way of time sheets and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of consumer information.

Skills

DME experience

Total care experience

Excellent communication

Weekend/evening availability

Problem solving

Phone with voicemail

Background check clear

Travel to Milwaukee area

Dependable

Tools

Hoyer lifts

Gait belts

Transfer boards

Job description

Independence First in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Personal Care Worker to provide direct care to consumers under supervision of the RN Care Coordinator. You will assist with bed mobility, toileting, bathing, eating, grooming, dressing, and light housekeeping, while maintaining dignity and privacy.

Strong communication, reliability, and ability to travel across Milwaukee County are valued as part of a compassionate, team-based approach to care.