Personal Care Worker (PCW)

Job Summary:

Looking for passionate caregivers to help me grow my own local home care agency. Must have the "heart of a caregiver". Will provide personal care, companionship care, transportation, meal prep, light housekeeping, and other IADL'S.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the designated Supervisor

Qualifications:

Possess a high school diploma,currently in school,or equivalent.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Completed agency training or have verified experience in the provision of home care tasks and successful competency testing.

Provide services in accordance with the policies and requirements of the agency and the service arrangements spelled out in the service plan.

Must have a criminal background check.

Speaks, reads, and writes and able to communicate effectively in English.

Must have current CPR certification.

Must have criminal background check.

Responsibilities:

1) Observation and maintenance of the home environment that ensures the safety and security of the consumer.

2) Assistance with household chores including cooking and meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.

3) Assistance in completing activities such as shopping, and appointments outside the home.

4) Companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing and activities that stimulate the mind.

5) Assistance with activities of daily living, personal care and any other assignments as included in the service plan.

6) Completion of appropriate service notes regarding service provision each visit. Documentation shall contain services provided, date and time in and out, and a confirmation that care was provided. Such confirmation shall be according to agency policy.

7. Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

8. Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the Consumer’s condition to the Supervisor.

9. Confer as required with the Supervisor regarding Consumer’s progress.

10. Follow Standard precautions/proper infection control when providing Consumer service.

11. Maintain Consumer confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines.

12. Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.

13. Follow Consumer rights at all times.

14. Report any incidents or Consumer changes immediately to the Supervisor.

15. Follow all agency policy and procedures.

16. Attend in-service trainings, upon hire & annually per agency policy.

17. Maintain effective communication with Consumer, family, supervisor and other team members. Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

18. Other duties as assigned.

Functional Abilities:

Is able to lift, turn and transfer Consumers weighting up to 150 pounds.

Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

Must be able to stoop and bend.

Must be able to travel to prospective Consumer’s place of residence.

Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenwood Village, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person