Home Caregiver (Personal Care/Companion)

Job Description A Personal Care Worker is a member of the home care team who assists the client with the tasks of daily living as outlined in a written care plan that is established by a Registered Nurse Supervisor and is kept in the client's home. Personal Care Workers are supervised by the RN Supervisor and receive scheduling direction from the agency staffing Coordinator.

The duties of a Personal Care Worker may include, but are not limited to the following:
Recording pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.
Planning and preparing meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.
Assisting or performing personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.
Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed Linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
Providing companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan.
Accurately preparing daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.
A Personal Care Worker must have a minimum of one year of personal care experience which is verifiable through references, and must complete all steps in the employment process.
Must have good personal hygiene and organizational habits.