Personal Careworker PT Days and Hours will Vary

Position title: Personal Careworker

Requirements:

• A. Assists residents getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
• B. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
• C. Serves meals to residents in the apartments.
• D. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the residents’ right to free choice. Records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
• E. Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents.
• F. Maintains resident’s records daily, in a timely manner, and in accordance with company policy and procedures. Records leisure activities, incidents, and observations. Reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior. Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of resident and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.
• G. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. Performs general housekeeping and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.
• H. Promptly call for nursing assistance when help is needed with ADLs/toileting or other personal care.
• I. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations. Responds promptly and positively to residents requests for assistance.
• J. Knows location of resident, reminds them to sign out when leaving the building and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.
• K. Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Qualifications/Skills:

• 1. Health promotion and maintenance.
• 2. Creating a safe, effective environment
• 3. Motivating others
• 4. Legal compliance
• 5. Bedside Manner.
• 6. Medical teamwork.
• 7. Promoting mental health.
• 8. Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality.

Physical Requirements:

• 1. Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• 2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning or lifting residents

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements:

• 1. High School Diploma or GED