Personal Care Worker

Ozaukee County; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 23,810 - 33,911; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, & vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, & sick time

Tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities

Employee health clinic & wellness program

Job summary

Ozaukee County in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is seeking compassionate individuals to fill part-time and full-time roles assisting tenants with activities of daily living (ADL). This position involves communication with healthcare professionals, performing housekeeping tasks, assisting with meal services, and medication administration.

The ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a patient-centered approach, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A generous benefits package is offered including health insurance, paid time off, and more!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures is a plus.
• Familiarity with patient care techniques and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists tenants with all aspects of ADL’s in accordance with service plans.
• Performs housekeeping tasks and laundry services.
• Assists with tenant meal service and sanitation practices.
• Administers medications and documents administration.
• Initiates and participates in tenants' activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate and patient-centered approach

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

Job description

Job Type: Part-time and Full time

• Fulltime Day Shift and Part Time PM Shift. Positions do require every other weekend and holiday.

Salary: From $20.95 per hour

Responsibilities

• 30% Assists tenants with all aspects of ADL’s in accordance with the individual service plans. Communicates observed changes in tenant’s physical, social, medical and mental well-being to RN or Director. Completes all assigned documentation in a timely manner.
• 25% Performs day to day housekeeping tasks and laundry services following all policies and procedures. Keeps work and public areas picked up, neat and clean.
• 20% Assists with tenant meal service: set-up, serves, clears and cleans up dining room following sanitation and infection control practices.
• 15% Administers oral medications, eye drops, suppositories, medicated creams and ointments and other topical medications as delegated by the Registered Nurse and in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Documents medication administration and reports any medication error immediately to the nurse and completes medication incident report.
• 10% Initiates, leads, assists and participates in Tenants’ activities as assigned.

May transport tenants in a county vehicle to appointments and community opportunities as assigned. Attends a minimum of 12 continuing education hours per year.

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures is a plus.
• Familiarity with patient care techniques and protocols.

Skills

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits

Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.

Equal Opportunity

Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.