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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assist patients with a variety of tasks including: care of mouth, skin and hair, finger/toenail care, bathing, use of bathroom and/or bedpan, self-administration of medications and assisting with exercises prescribed and which have been taught by the appropriate health personnel. Encourage the patient to become as independent as possible within the medically-determined limitations and according to the nursing care plan. Give simple emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household. Provide household services essential to health care in the home (laundry/cleaning). Prepare meals/assist with eating when needed. Perform specific observations or tasks assigned and instructed by the R.N. such as colostomy care including irrigations, assisting with transfers and administering enemas/suppositories, performing simple dressing changes and checking temperature, BP, respirations and weight of patient. Observe and report to supervising R.N. or Deputy Director changes in the patient\'s condition and needs (includes total family). Document care given/observations in patient\'s chart (legal document) as per agency policy. Complete appropriate records, including daily log, supplies used, travel, coding sheets and inservice summaries. Attend scheduled inservices, conferences, and department meetings. Attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings if requested by HHC/Hospice Supervisor. Cleans and maintains department\'s loan equipment, hospice closet, laundry, and foot clinic bags. 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 acutely, chronically, or terminally ill patient 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 to carry out care plan 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 lift and assist in moving patients. ***** 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