Personal Care Worker; PCW) Racine

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.

• 1. Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client's care.
• 2. Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
• 3. Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
• 4. Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• 5. Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
• 6. Assisting with routine bodily functions:
  Example, toileting.
• 7. Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed Linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
• 8. Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
• 9. Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
• 10. Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
• 11. Observing and reporting changes in client's condition to this agency's RN Supervisor.
• 12. Accurately preparing daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.
• 13. Participating in in-service education programs.

• 1. 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.
• 2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 3. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• 4. Must exhibit mature responsible behavior, and understand the need for patient confidentiality.
• 6. Must be able to follow direction and accurately report to the RN Supervisor any changes in client's condition.
• 7. Must have available reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• 8. Must have good personal hygiene and organizational habits.