PCW Day Center

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES•Colorado Springs, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Personal Care Workers are responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and supportive care necessary to the preservation of the home environment. They assist in monitoring the health status and providing a safe environment for participants, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) when needed. The mission is to improve lives, optimize wellness, and promote independence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
Must have a current Colorado Drivers License and driving record must be in compliance with Company policy
Must maintain current automobile insurance and have reliable transportation
Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Knowledge of how to use and maintain in-home equipment (adaptive, hoyer lift, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience with a frail or elderly population preferred

Responsibilities

Assists participants with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed
Assists in monitoring participants health status (vital signs, weight, skin condition, appetite and changes in functional ability)
Observes participants taking prescribed medications
Reports pertinent information to Home Care Coordinator in a timely manner
Assists participants with IADLs (grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care) as assigned
Documents services provided to participants consistently and accurately via Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Follows procedure for flow sheet completion
Documentation is completed in a timely manner
Participates in participants care planning through cooperation with multidisciplinary teams
Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
Participates in Company required and assigned training programs and any required staff and training meetings
Other duties as requested/assigned