What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Worker position at Independence First?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description: Position Summary: Personal Care
Worker provides personal care services to consumer(s) of
IndependenceFirst. Personal Care Worker is directly supervised by the
Care Coordinator and the consumer(s) for whom they provide personal care
services. Essential Functions of the Job Assisting consumer with getting
in and out of bed. Assisting consumer with toileting/incontinent care
Assisting consumer with bathing or showering Assistance with eating.
Assistance with grooming to include mouth, denture, hair, shaving and
nail care. Assistance with dressing and undressing. Care of eyeglasses
and hearing aids. Assistance with mobility and ambulation including use
of gait belt, walker or cane. Simple transfers including bed to chair or
wheel chair and reverse. Skin care excluding wound care. Meal
preparation and serving. Light cleaning in areas used during personal
care activities. Changing of consumer\'s bed, washing bed linens and
consumer\'s personal clothing. Additional Responsibilities Completion in
a thorough, accurate and timely manner of all time sheets and
documentation of consumer\'s condition as necessary. Keep consumer\'s
Information Confidential. The Above Listed Essential Functions And
qualifications are not all-inclusive as changes and/or other
Responsibilities May Be Assigned As Necessary. Experience And Skills
Minimum Qualifications Personal Care Worker must have adequate training
in the provision of personal care services and in each skill that the
personal care worker is assigned. Documentation of training is required.
Previous experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training.
Preferred Qualifications Familiar With The Philosophy And Concepts Of
independent living. Ability to understand and follow the consumer\'s
instructions. Good communication and to relate well to others. Good past
employment references. Physical strength sufficient to perform required
job tasks. Demonstrate dependability and honesty. Ability to work in a
one on one setting and to be able to follow a written plan of duties.
IndependenceFirst is a EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer. Persons with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3BCBB976114F4256
Worker provides personal care services to consumer(s) of
IndependenceFirst. Personal Care Worker is directly supervised by the
Care Coordinator and the consumer(s) for whom they provide personal care
services. Essential Functions of the Job Assisting consumer with getting
in and out of bed. Assisting consumer with toileting/incontinent care
Assisting consumer with bathing or showering Assistance with eating.
Assistance with grooming to include mouth, denture, hair, shaving and
nail care. Assistance with dressing and undressing. Care of eyeglasses
and hearing aids. Assistance with mobility and ambulation including use
of gait belt, walker or cane. Simple transfers including bed to chair or
wheel chair and reverse. Skin care excluding wound care. Meal
preparation and serving. Light cleaning in areas used during personal
care activities. Changing of consumer\'s bed, washing bed linens and
consumer\'s personal clothing. Additional Responsibilities Completion in
a thorough, accurate and timely manner of all time sheets and
documentation of consumer\'s condition as necessary. Keep consumer\'s
Information Confidential. The Above Listed Essential Functions And
qualifications are not all-inclusive as changes and/or other
Responsibilities May Be Assigned As Necessary. Experience And Skills
Minimum Qualifications Personal Care Worker must have adequate training
in the provision of personal care services and in each skill that the
personal care worker is assigned. Documentation of training is required.
Previous experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training.
Preferred Qualifications Familiar With The Philosophy And Concepts Of
independent living. Ability to understand and follow the consumer\'s
instructions. Good communication and to relate well to others. Good past
employment references. Physical strength sufficient to perform required
job tasks. Demonstrate dependability and honesty. Ability to work in a
one on one setting and to be able to follow a written plan of duties.
IndependenceFirst is a EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer. Persons with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3BCBB976114F4256