Personal Care Worker

Independence First; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Milwaukee seeks a Personal Care Worker to provide essential personal care services to consumers. The role involves assisting with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility support, ensuring comfort and dignity for clients. Successful candidates will have training in personal care services or relevant experience, with a focus on effective communication and dependability. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals requiring assistance.

Qualifications

• Training in personal care services with documentation required.
• Previous experience accepted in lieu of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting consumers with daily personal care tasks.
• Documenting timesheets and consumer conditions accurately.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Education

Training in personal care services

Job description

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Job Requirements:

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Personal Care Worker provides personal care services to consumers of IndependenceFirst. They are directly supervised by the Care Coordinator and the consumer(s) for whom they provide care. Essential functions include:

1. Assisting consumers with getting in and out of bed
2. Assisting with toileting/incontinence care
3. Assisting with bathing or showering
4. Assistance with eating and grooming (mouth, denture, hair, shaving, nail care)
5. Assistance with dressing and undressing
6. Care of eyeglasses and hearing aids
7. Assistance with mobility and ambulation, including use of gait belt, walker, or cane
8. Simple transfers (e.g., bed to chair or wheelchair)
9. Skin care (excluding wound care)
10. Meal preparation and serving
11. Light cleaning in areas used during care activities
12. Changing bed linens and washing personal clothing

Additional responsibilities include accurate and timely documentation of timesheets and consumer conditions, maintaining confidentiality, and adapting responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training in personal care services and skills, with documentation required
• Previous experience accepted in lieu of formal training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of independent living philosophy and concepts
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
• Good employment references
• Sufficient physical strength and dependability
• Ability to work one-on-one and follow written plans

IndependenceFirst is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: Apply online at: ipc.us/t/3BCBB976114F4256