HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley
Listing Expires on 06/30/2019
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 the 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 at this agency and receive scheduling direction from the Staffing Coordinator.
Functions of the job follow:
Recording pertinent information pertaining to client’s care
Reminding clients to take medication at the appropriate time
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 the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist
Assisting with ambulation with or without mechanical aids
Assisting with routine bodily functions, for example, toileting
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.. and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments
Grocery shopping or other errands when needed
Performing other housekeeping tasks as indicated in the care plan
Taking client’s vital signs and recording input and output
Observing and reporting changes in client’s condition to this agency’s RN Supervisor
Accurately preparing daily records and submitting them to the office by due date
Participating in in-service education
Qualifications:
A minimum of one year of experience that is verifiable through references
Must complete this agency’s employment and certification process
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position
Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior
Understand the need for patient confidentiality
Must have available and reliable transportation to and from assignments
To apply:
Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Pcw&l=Colorado&advn=7504118871316419&vjk=6b0024a9f001205e
Visit www.hchotv.org/employment to download an application.
Please send your completed application with your resume to Human Resources
Fax: 970/927-6659 or Email: info@hchotv.org
Mail: HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley, 1901 Grand Ave, Suite 206 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices and patient services.
Benefits offered to our full-time employees are health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401k. Part-time employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.