Caregiver-Rhinelander, WI

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must

be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Caregiver

will be trained in the provision of care services and in each skill that

is assigned which can include but not limited to:
Assistance with

bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, toileting, and

transferring Changing of consumer(s) bed, laundering of bed linens and

consumer(s) personal clothing Medically orientated tasks (medication

assistance, tube feedings, skin care, mechanical lifts, etc) as assigned

Care of eyeglasses and hearing aids Light cleaning in essential areas of

home during personal care activities Meal preparation and meal serving

Providing companionship and activities (including transportation as

assigned) Promptly reporting changes in consumer's condition to the

designated supervisor Completion and submission of Records of Care in a

thorough, accurate, and timely manner Maintain confidentiality of

consumer's information Adhere to and abide by all policies and

procedures
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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum age

of 16 years Caregiving experience preferred Familiar with the philosophy

and concepts of independent living required Ability to understand and

carry out consumer instructions required Ability to relate well to

Others Required Good Past Employment References Required Physical

strength sufficient to perform essential functions of job required

Effective means of transportation to the work site required. If consumer

Plan of Care includes errand services or transport of consumer, a valid

Wisconsin driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance meeting

agency minimum limits and ability to meet agency driving standards

required Completion of interview and training conducted by MILC staff

required Satisfactory Criminal Background results required. Results

based on relevance to position and in compliance with state and federal

regulations for caregivers LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and

interpret written documents such as policies, letters, instruction and

procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and

respond to questions from the consumer, consumer's representative and

MILC staff. Ability to speak effectively with consumers and co-workers.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, in minutes, hours or

units of time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential duties

of this job, the employee will routinely: sit, use hands and fingers;

handle; feel; reach with hands and arms; walk; bend; squat; twist; talk;

see; hear; and perform tasks specific to each consumer's care plan. The

employee may occasionally lift and/or move consumer utilizing different

transferring techniques and/or with the use of assistive

equipment/technology. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the essential

duties of this job, the employee will work in the consumer's home and