Personal Care Worker General Pool (Personal Care Worker no consumer needed)

Independence First; Town of Washington (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Personal Care Workers to provide essential care services to consumers. This rewarding role involves assisting individuals with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a dependable nature, ready to make a positive impact in the lives of those they support. If you are dedicated to providing quality care and have the necessary training, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals in your community.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with durable medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
• Documentation of training or demonstrated skill is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting consumers with personal care activities like bathing and grooming.
• Maintaining confidentiality of consumer information and documentation.

Skills

Personal Care Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Dependability

Education

Training in Personal Care Services

Tools

Durable Medical Equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary: Personal Care Worker provides personal care services to consumers of Independence First. The Personal Care Worker is directly supervised by the Registered Nurse Care Coordinator.

Essential Functions of the Job

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

Additional Responsibilities

1. Complete all timesheets and documentation of consumer's condition thoroughly, accurately, and promptly.
2. Maintain confidentiality of consumer information.

Note: The above essential functions and qualifications are not all-inclusive; additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Experience and Skills:

The ideal Pool PCW will have total care experience and be comfortable assisting consumers with diverse needs. All PCWs must have adequate training in providing personal care services and in each skill they are assigned. Documentation of training or demonstrated skill is required; previous experience may substitute for formal training.

* Hands-on experience with durable medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, transfer boards, etc.

* Previous experience with total care consumers.

* Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with others.

* Set availability, including weekends and evenings preferred.

* Good problem-solving skills.

* A working phone with voicemail that is checked and responded to regularly.

* Ability to pass a caregiver background check and no criminal convictions significantly related to the job.

* Ability to travel to areas of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, and Washington Counties.

* Dependable and reliable.