Personal Care Worker

Ozaukee County•Cedarburg, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting tenants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in accordance with their individual service plans. The Personal Care Worker will communicate observed changes in tenant well-being to the RN or Director, perform housekeeping and laundry services, assist with tenant meal service, and administer oral medications as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The position also includes initiating and leading tenant activities and potentially transporting tenants in a county vehicle. A minimum of 12 continuing education hours per year is required.

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of first aid procedures is a plus.
Familiarity with patient care techniques and protocols.
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar role
Knowledge of first aid procedures

Responsibilities

Assists tenants with all aspects of ADL’s in accordance with the individual service plans.
Communicates observed changes in tenant’s physical, social, medical and mental well-being to RN or Director.
Completes all assigned documentation in a timely manner.
Performs day to day housekeeping tasks and laundry services following all policies and procedures.
Keeps work and public areas picked up, neat and clean.
Assists with tenant meal service: set-up, serves, clears and cleans up dining room following sanitation and infection control practices.
Administers oral medications, eye drops, suppositories, medicated creams and ointments and other topical medications as delegated by the Registered Nurse and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Documents medication administration and reports any medication error immediately to the nurse and completes medication incident report.
Initiates, leads, assists and participates in Tenants’ activities as assigned.
May Transport tenants in a county vehicle to appointments and community opportunities as assigned.
Attends a minimum of 12 continuing education hours per year.