What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Worker position at Senior Helpers?
This Job Description outlines your primary responsibilities as a Personal Care Worker. This description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of services, as the exact duties to be performed for each assignment will vary. Prior to beginning a new assignment, Senior Helpers Will provide you with background information about your client and review any special needs the client may have.
OBJECTIVE:
To provide professional non-medical care - including socialization, assistance with activities of daily living, and household and family support services - for clients with physical and mental functional limitations due to normal aging processes and due to stable and progressive health conditions such as memory impairment, brain injuries, certain neurological disorders, and terminal illness.
REPORTS TO: Staffing Supervisor
PERSONAL CARE WORKER
- To Companionship and Conversation
- Light Housekeeping
- Household Management
- Ambulation and Transfers
- Eating Assistance
- Errands and Transportation
- Meal Planning Preparation
- Laundry and Linen Service
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing and Grooming Assistance
- Toileting and Incontinence Care
- Medication Reminders
- Lift / Push / Pull 25-50 lbs
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Pass annual competency Skills testing and complete required annual training.
- Perform daily documentation of activities and Observations on the Timesheet/Service Log.
- Record daily hours worked, daily services performed, and reimbursable mileage/expenses on the weekly Timesheet, and submit the signed Timesheet/Service Log to the Senior Helpers Office every Monday by 12:00 p.m.
- Report any significant client changes or concerns to the office immediately.
- Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Caregiver Handbook and training manuals as may be updated from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Education
- Ability to treat clients, family members. Other providers, and Other Senior Helpers employees with dignity and respect at all times.
- Cooperate and work collaboratively with all other Senior Helpers employees.
- Ability to read, write, and Speak English.
- Valid driver’s license with approved driving record and valid auto insurance.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
- Pass a series of criminal background checks, reference checks, and drug screening prior to employment with Senior Helpers and/or on an ongoing basis.
- Communicate any schedule changes With the Senior Helpers Office immediately.
The PCW position is a non-exempt, PRN, On Call position. Your employment With MMB Heath Services Corp. is not based on one assignment. Failure to maintain contact with the office, after an assignment ends will result in your resignation and failure to receive unemployment benefits. Travel to and from the assignment within a 60-mile radius is expected.
I agree that I will contact the Senior Helpers office if I am unsure about my responsibilities while on an assignment. I have thoroughly read and understand the duties of this position.
