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Personal Care Worker (PCW) Racine at Celestial… · Mount…
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Job Description
MALE WORKERS NEEDED
A Personal Care Worker is a member of the home care team who assists the client with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by a Registered Nurse Supervisor and is kept in the client's home. Personal Care Workers are supervised by the RN Supervisor and receive scheduling direction from the agency staffing Coordinator.
Duties
The duties of a Personal Care Worker may include, but are not limited to the following:
Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.
Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
Assisting with routine bodily functions: Example, toileting.
Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed Linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
Observing and reporting changes in client's condition to this agency's RN Supervisor.
Accurately preparing daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.
Participating in in-service education programs.
General Requirements
A Personal Care Worker must have a minimum of one year of personal care experience which is verifiable through references, and must complete all steps in the employment process.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
Must exhibit mature responsible behavior, and understand the need for patient confidentiality.
Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any changes in client's condition.
Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments.
Must have good personal hygiene and organizational habits.