Fond du Lac Area Caregiver (Personal Care Technician)

Caregiver (Personal Care Technician)

PT & FT Fond du Lac

Integrity Residential Services

Our mission is to help individuals achieve the best possible quality of life 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.
• Participate 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.