Personal Care Worker – (PCW)

Are you a CNA or experienced PCW that is looking for an opportunity to provide outstanding care for patients in their homes? Do you have a passion for nursing, and cherish the patient-caregiver relationship? If you do, PHCS needs you!  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current CNA certification (you must be active on the State of WI CNA Registry) or a PCW with at least 2 years experience
• If a CNA, previous home health care experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience caring for clients with dementia, ALS, MS, or quadriplegia a plus
• Solid PCW skills including Hoyer transfers, catheter care, bowel program, range of motion, etc…
• PHCS is a Federally and State Licensed agency. This means that we provide skilled services to our clients. Our PCWs are expected to provide a higher level of care. If you are looking for a sitter position, do NOT apply.
• Must have no physical restrictions and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle to be able and willing to travel between client homes.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to work as a team with other caregivers, and accept and take direction.
• Must be able to keep a schedule, be on time, and not cancel assignments.

DESCRIPTION:

The PCW (Personal Care Worker), under the supervision of the RN Case Manager, provides hands-on personal care and assistance with daily living activities to home care recipients, as directed by the RN Case Manager based on a written PCW Care Plan. The PCW reports observations and notes changes in patient conditions to the RN Case Manager immediately.  The PCW documents appropriately and accurately the cares and observations from the home visit.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Provides non-skilled intervention and direct personal care, as directed by the RN Case Manager in the form of written instructions (PCW Care Plan). Such cares include: bathing, personal hygiene and grooming, toileting, skin care, oral care, hair care, nail care, foot soak, back rub, and dressing.
• Assists patient with transfer and ambulation activity, using proper body mechanics and maintaining proper alignment of the patient’s body. This includes Hoyer Lift transfers, sit-to-stand, and slide boards.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals and snacks for patient, following therapeutic diet ordered on the PCW Care Plan. Encourages or restricts fluids as directed by the Care Plan. Shops for groceries, assists the patient with meal set-up, or feeding as directed by the Care Plan.
• Maintains a clean and healthy environment by performing the light housekeeping tasks and other household services to maintain patient independence at home, as directed on the PCW Care Plan.
• Acknowledges and complies with the Agency Exposure Control Plan, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate.
• Performs or assists the patient in performing the following special skills as trained and directed by the RN Case Manager:
  • Prescribed range of motion or other exercises.
  • application of elastic leggings and/or sleeves
  • transfers, use of transfer aids, special assistive appliances or equipment (brace, medical lifts including Hoyer lift, sling, splint).
  • application of hot or cold compress and non-sterile dressings to intact skin
  • performs bowel routine, as directed by patient and PCW care plan
  • performs colostomy care, as directed by patient and PCW care plan
  • performs catheter care, including changing the drainage bag or applying leg bag, and cleaning of all equipment.
• Participates in the home health agency’s In-Service Educational Training programs.
• Turns in all documentation on time. This includes medical documentation (visit notes) and timesheets.
• Willing to help cover cares for clients that are not part of your normal schedule when needed.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all clients no matter the situation (this includes clients that have psychological issues.)

You can also apply in person at our office. Please call (414)541-6010 for instructions and to make an appointment.