A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Caregiver (Personal Care Technician) Integrity Residential Services. Our mission is to help individuals experience the best quality of living possible for adults with developmental, physical, and behavioral health needs. We want them to achieve independence and preserve their dignity so they can live their full lives.
Job Summary:
As a caregiver, you will provide direct support to our residents by promoting personal growth, independence in their homes and community, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Essential Functions:
Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with residents and staff. Meal planning and preparation. Personal care and appearance (e.g., bathing, toileting, transferring, dressing, and exercising) - as needed. Passing medications accurately. Maintain a clean and orderly home environment (e.g., assisting with laundry, trash, and household cleaning). Provide problem-solving assistance and companionship. Accompany the resident into the community to engage in recreational activities and doctor appointments. Maintain records and documentation in the home. Ability to work effectively with a team. Ability to work independently and remain organized and efficient. Participation in job-related trainings, house meetings and supervisory meetings as scheduled . Assist residents to develop and expand participation in community activities and build relationships with family, friends, and neighbors. Comply with HIPAA Privacy Act by protecting confidential consumer information. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Health promotion and maintenance 2. Create a safe work environment 3. Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality 4. Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50 lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
Requirements:
1. Must be able to satisfy the post-offer requirements (i.e., Wisconsin Caregiver Background, medical screenings, and pre-employment drug screening) 2. Must be able to work weekends (every other Saturday and Sunday is required) Integrity Residential Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Experience:
Caregiving :
1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to
