Personal Care Worker

The duties of a Personal Care Worker may include, but are not limited to the following:

Perform tasks assigned by KCL Management...

1. Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client’s condition to the manager our primary care physician
2. Confer as required with the KCL management regarding the client’s progress
3. Ensure that clients is safe by staying with in eye sight during the entire shift. Never leave client alone unless specified in ISP.
4. Documenting pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.
5. Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time.
6. Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
7. Assisting the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist. Range of Motion exercises.
8. Assisting or performing personal care including but not limited to: hair care, skin care, nail care, oral hygiene (teeth, mouth, and denture), bathing (sponge bathing, bed bath, and showers), grooming (shaving), hearing aid, eye glasses, and dressing.
9. Assisting with ambulation and simple transfers with or without mechanical aids specified in their care plan.
10. Assisting with routine bodily functions: Example, toileting.
11. Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed Linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
12. Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.
13. Grocery shopping or other errands when needed.
14. Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
15. Taking client’s vital signs and recording input and output when applicable.
16. Observing and reporting changes in client's condition to the KCL Supervisor.
17. Accurately completing daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.
18. Participating in in-service education programs.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Lifting, carrying objects such as cleaning supplies, linens, dishes, laundry baskets, etc. ranging from 5 to 50 pounds without assistance
2. Simple manipulative skills are required to consistently manipulate small appliances such as vacuums, electric brooms, can openers, etc.
3. Ability to concentrate on moderate detail with some interruption
4. Reaching overhead to remove and replace dishes, linens, etc.
5. A sense of balance is required to safely assist clients with walkers and canes in ambulation
6. Ability to wear gloves and other protective coverings
7. Ability to follow instructions and specific ideas behind actions
8. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs and stand for long periods of time

Must be CBRF Certified with all certification (fire safety, first aide and choking, standard precaution and medication administration) on the Wisconsin CBRF registry. CNA preferred but no required!

To apply please visit our website at www.kastlecommunities.com or contact our office to scheduled a face to face interview at 414-446-5578. You may also scan resume via email at aking@kastlecommunities.com or fax to 414-446-5855.