Personal Care Specialist

Personal Care Specialist

Provide personal care to individuals in Goodwill Adult Day Services; assist the Community Integration Specialist in the room or community as needed with activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide personal care to each individual. Assist with feeding, clothing, changing, toileting, and other hygiene needs.
• Converse with participants to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.
• Observe and report participant's behaviors to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
• Ensure health and welfare of individuals served.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Prepare documentation on each individual's progress.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of experience in patient care; caring for elderly and/or developmentally disabled individuals helpful.
• Experience in nursing homes, hospitals, or personal care preferred.
• Needs First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications and other required trainings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Clear verbal communication skills and the ability to give and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to prepare meals/snacks and use kitchen appliances and equipment.

Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Active and busy environment with potentially high noise levels in activity rooms and lunch areas.
• May be required to assist in food preparation for participants.
• May unload participants from vans, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work near mechanical moving parts (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs)

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, push, bend, grasp, reach and perform repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements.
• Must be able to provide physical support and care of individuals.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance to provide personal care to individuals.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.