Personal Care Worker

Overview:

PeopleCare Health Services is seeking passionate, caring individuals who have a desire to make a difference in the community and being part of someone else’s story by providing care for elderly or disabled individuals. Personal Care Workers for PeopleCare Health Services have direct contact with our clients on a regular basis and are therefore an integral part of our team. Your tasks will be non-medical and may include bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, homemaking, walking assistance and transfers. This role requires dependability, compassion, and the ability to extend dignity to give our clients the highest quality of life. Be part of someone else’s story today by choosing a career as a Personal Care Worker for PeopleCare Health Services!

Responsibilities:

• Performs homemaking and personal care duties in the client’s home, during the hours and on the days assigned
• Assists the client with other needs as outlined by the care plan
• Recognizes the importance of a clean, healthy environment in performing household tasks and takes measures to keep the home in safe condition
• Protects and respects the confidentiality of all client records and relationships and keeps all client personal health information according to policy
• Completes requisite paperwork and documentation on time and accurately
• Attends training applicable to the duties performed and makes other training needs known to the office staff
• Follows agency policies and procedures
• Communicates with the appropriate office personnel on client needs and assists in coordinating care with family members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Patience and compassion for the client and his/her individual needs
• Is flexible and tolerant of varied lifestyles
• Ability to follow directions and organize duties in the home
• Ability to complete requisite paperwork and documentation successfully
• Ability to work well with others, both in the client’s home and in office

Education:

• High school/GED or equivalent desirable
• Basic First Aid and CPR certifications desirable, but not required

Experience:

• Experience in the field of home health care is preferred but not required
• Experience managing a home and family or caring for disabled individuals is extremely desirable
• Current driver’s license and proof of car insurance required

Must be willing to consent to and pass a criminal background check.

Wage: $11.10-$14**

**Wage depends on relevant experience and client placement.

When a member of your family needs home care assistance with those little things in life that used to be routine, you want a caring and trusted home healthcare provider to be available. PeopleCare Health Services has experience serving the elderly, adult disabled, and children with disabilities in every county in Colorado. We are committed to working with Colorado families to provide the best care available whether it involves keeping your loved ones safe, helping with light housekeeping duties, just being a companion or allowing family members a little respite from their caring duties.