Personal Care Worker

Job Overview

Personal Care Worker at Independence First provides personal care services to consumers.

• Assist consumers with getting in and out of bed.
• Assist with toileting and incontinent care.
• Assist with bathing or showering.
• Assist with eating.
• Assist with grooming (mouth, denture, hair, shaving, nail care).
• Assist with dressing and undressing.
• Care of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation (use of gait belt, walker, cane).
• Perform simple transfers (bed to chair or wheelchair and reverse).
• Skin care (excluding wound care).
• Prepare and serve meals.
• Light cleaning in areas used during personal care activities.
• Change consumer’s bed linens and personal clothing.
• Complete time sheets accurately and timely.
• Document consumer’s condition as necessary, maintaining confidentiality.

• Adequate training in personal care services, with documentation of training.
• Previous experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training.

• Familiar with the philosophy and concepts of independent living.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate well to others.
• Good past employment references.
• Physical strength sufficient to perform required job tasks.
• Dependable, honest.
• Ability to work one‑on‑one and follow a written plan of duties.

Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3

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Independence First is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.