Personal Care Worker; PCW

• Openings on all shifts. Positions do require every other weekend and holiday

Salary:
From $20.95 per hour

• 30% 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.
• 25% Performs day to day housekeeping tasks and laundry services following all policies and procedures. Keeps work and public areas picked up, neat and clean.
• 20% Assists with tenant meal service: set-up, serves, clears and cleans up dining room following sanitation and infection control practices.
• 15% 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.
• 10% 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

• 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.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some of the benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.

Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

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