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CALUMET COUNTY Supportive Homecare Worker (Casual) in CHILTON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists clients with daily living tasks including dressing and personal hygiene care such as brushing teeth, grooming, shaving, bathing and hair washing. Provides medication reminders to clients for self-administration of medication. Assists with exercise as prescribed and which have been taught by the appropriate health personnel. Build trusted relationships with clients and their families; interact positively with the client\'s family, advocates, guardians, case managers, employers, friends, and others. Provides meaningful and attentive companionship and emotional support to client and other members of the household. Maintains the living quarters, keeping the residence in a clean and orderly condition. Performs housekeeping services; dusting, vacuuming, sweeping floors, washing dishes, cleaning kitchen and bathroom areas, laundering clothing and linens, and removing trash. Assists with nutritional guidance, including purchasing food, meal planning, food preparation, knowledge of special nutritional needs, and encourages healthy nutrition. Provides transportation to doctor\'s appointments, beauty shops/barbers, etc. Provides clients with communication assistance, scheduling appointments, writing correspondence, etc. Maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to supervisor. Attends scheduled in-services, conferences, and department meetings. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive, in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge of the developmental stages of the life cycle, especially the aging process. Thorough knowledge of universal precautions. Thorough knowledge of basic nutrition, meal preparation, and housekeeping duties. Thorough knowledge of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the client and family. Thorough knowledge of agency functions and community resources. Thorough knowledge of what, when, and how to report patient observations to R.N./agency. Ability and temperament to effectively work with clients that have physical and mental limitations or disabilities. Ability to carry out care plans independently. Ability to prepare accurate records. Ability to seek and utilize supervision/consultation effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective patient, family, public and agency working relationships. Ability to be compassionate, reliable, and dependable. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475

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