In-Home Caregiver & Personal Support Specialist

Essential Life Home Care Services LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Life Home Care Services LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Worker to provide in-home support. You will assist clients with bathing, dressing, mobility, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, clear communication, and reliable documentation of care and changes in condition. Training will be provided, and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Ability to lift minimum 40 pounds.
• Ability to observe and record behavioral data.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and consumers.
• Ability to follow procedures in emergencies (fire/tornado).
• Willing to complete required inservice training.
• Free from communicable diseases.
• Experience with developmental disabilities is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing and personal care.
• Assist with getting in and out of bed and mobility using walker/cane/crutches.
• Care for teeth, mouth, dentures, hair; eyeglasses and hearing aids.
• Dress/undress, toileting, and bed/linen care.
• Light cleaning in areas used during care.
• Meal preparation, shopping, and meal serving.
• Simple transfers between bed and chair/wheelchair.
• Escort to medical appointments and report to RN supervisor.
• Document care and time spent on tasks; report changes to RN supervisor.
• Attend inservice training and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Observation & recording

Emergency procedures

Inservice training

No communicable diseases

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Essential Life Home Care Services LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Worker to provide in-home support. You will assist clients with bathing, dressing, mobility, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, clear communication, and reliable documentation of care and changes in condition. Training will be provided, and confidentiality is essential.