Position Purpose:

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) performs personal care services to clients unable to live independently in the community without assistance. The Personal Care Assistant works within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Must be willing to complete (or have already completed) the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Possess, and maintain good physical and mental health
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of Personal Care Assistant:

• Provide services necessary to maintain client's personal health and safety
• Assist client to complete daily living skills such as dressing/undressing, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, hair washing, and other personal hygiene needs
• Perform transfers, turning, and positioning
• Provide assistance with food, nutrition and diet-related activities
• Assist with incidental household services
• Assist with medications (normally self-administered)
• Accompany client to obtain medical diagnoses or treatment
• Maintain client confidentiality; treat clients and families with respect
• Understand, accept and respond to the emotional needs of each client
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately

Position Purpose:

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) performs personal care services to clients unable to live independently in the community without assistance. The Personal Care Assistant works within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Must be willing to complete (or have already completed) the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Possess, and maintain good physical and mental health
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of Personal Care Assistant:

• Provide services necessary to maintain client's personal health and safety
• Assist client to complete daily living skills such as dressing/undressing, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, hair washing, and other personal hygiene needs
• Perform transfers, turning, and positioning
• Provide assistance with food, nutrition and diet-related activities
• Assist with incidental household services
• Assist with medications (normally self-administered)
• Accompany client to obtain medical diagnoses or treatment
• Maintain client confidentiality; treat clients and families with respect
• Understand, accept and respond to the emotional needs of each client
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately

Position Purpose:

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) performs personal care services to clients unable to live independently in the community without assistance. The Personal Care Assistant works within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Must be willing to complete (or have already completed) the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Possess, and maintain good physical and mental health
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of Personal Care Assistant:

• Provide services necessary to maintain client's personal health and safety
• Assist client to complete daily living skills such as dressing/undressing, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, hair washing, and other personal hygiene needs
• Perform transfers, turning, and positioning
• Provide assistance with food, nutrition and diet-related activities
• Assist with incidental household services
• Assist with medications (normally self-administered)
• Accompany client to obtain medical diagnoses or treatment
• Maintain client confidentiality; treat clients and families with respect
• Understand, accept and respond to the emotional needs of each client
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately

Position Purpose:

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) performs personal care services to clients unable to live independently in the community without assistance. The Personal Care Assistant works within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Must be willing to complete (or have already completed) the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Possess, and maintain good physical and mental health
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of Personal Care Assistant:

• Provide services necessary to maintain client's personal health and safety
• Assist client to complete daily living skills such as dressing/undressing, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, hair washing, and other personal hygiene needs
• Perform transfers, turning, and positioning
• Provide assistance with food, nutrition and diet-related activities
• Assist with incidental household services
• Assist with medications (normally self-administered)
• Accompany client to obtain medical diagnoses or treatment
• Maintain client confidentiality; treat clients and families with respect
• Understand, accept and respond to the emotional needs of each client
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately

Position Purpose:

The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Worker performs services that develop, maintain and improve the community-living skills of a person. The goal is to increase personal independence through the teaching of skills, so tasks and activities may be performed with decreased dependence on caregivers in the future. The ILS worker operates within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Must have completed the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of ILS Support Staff

• Support the client in their home and community settings by providing skills training in an environment where the skills will be used
• Support development of decision-making skills and informed choices in all aspects of daily life including: goals and methods, daily routines, leisure activities, management of personal possessions, selection of service providers, etc.
• Improve self-care techniques by creating daily schedules, routines
• Encourage and promote daily interactions similar to those of people without disabilities of the same age
• Enhance interpersonal communication skills
• Educate about kitchen safety, meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking skills
• Teach financial/banking skills, such as how to deposit money, ATM's, etc.
• Encourage community living by improving mobility via public transportation systems
• Identify and increase opportunities to interact with people who are not paid caregivers
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately

Position Purpose:

The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Worker performs services that develop, maintain and improve the community-living skills of a person. The goal is to increase personal independence through the teaching of skills, so tasks and activities may be performed with decreased dependence on caregivers in the future. The ILS worker operates within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Must have completed the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of ILS Support Staff

• Support the client in their home and community settings by providing skills training in an environment where the skills will be used
• Support development of decision-making skills and informed choices in all aspects of daily life including: goals and methods, daily routines, leisure activities, management of personal possessions, selection of service providers, etc.
• Improve self-care techniques by creating daily schedules, routines
• Encourage and promote daily interactions similar to those of people without disabilities of the same age
• Enhance interpersonal communication skills
• Educate about kitchen safety, meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking skills
• Teach financial/banking skills, such as how to deposit money, ATMs, etc.
• Encourage community living by improving mobility via public transportation systems
• Identify and increase opportunities to interact with people who are not paid caregivers
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately

Position Purpose:

The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Worker performs services that develop, maintain and improve the community-living skills of a person. The goal is to increase personal independence through the teaching of skills, so tasks and activities may be performed with decreased dependence on caregivers in the future. The ILS worker operates within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Must have completed the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of ILS Support Staff

• Support the client in their home and community settings by providing skills training in an environment where the skills will be used
• Support development of decision-making skills and informed choices in all aspects of daily life including: goals and methods, daily routines, leisure activities, management of personal possessions, selection of service providers, etc.
• Improve self-care techniques by creating daily schedules, routines
• Encourage and promote daily interactions similar to those of people without disabilities of the same age
• Enhance interpersonal communication skills
• Educate about kitchen safety, meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking skills
• Teach financial/banking skills, such as how to deposit money, ATM's, etc.
• Encourage community living by improving mobility via public transportation systems
• Identify and increase opportunities to interact with people who are not paid caregivers
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately

Position Purpose:

The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Worker performs services that develop, maintain and improve the community-living skills of a person. The goal is to increase personal independence through the teaching of skills, so tasks and activities may be performed with decreased dependence on caregivers in the future. The ILS worker operates within the guidelines of a plan of care established by the client and supervising Qualified Professional (QP).

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Must have completed the MN DHS training program that provides the assistant with skills required to perform Personal Care Assistant services (CNA, HHA, or other training may be approved for substitution)
• Have demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make appropriate judgments
• Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills
• Must not have jeopardized health and welfare of vulnerable adults through physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect
• Be able to pass a state and FBI Background check
• Preferred: Valid Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance

Purpose of ILS Support Staff

• Support the client in their home and community settings by providing skills training in an environment where the skills will be used
• Support development of decision-making skills and informed choices in all aspects of daily life including: goals and methods, daily routines, leisure activities, management of personal possessions, selection of service providers, etc.
• Improve self-care techniques by creating daily schedules, routines
• Encourage and promote daily interactions similar to those of people without disabilities of the same age
• Enhance interpersonal communication skills
• Educate about kitchen safety, meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking skills
• Teach financial/banking skills, such as how to deposit money, ATM's, etc.
• Encourage community living by improving mobility via public transportation systems
• Identify and increase opportunities to interact with people who are not paid caregivers
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Some physical demands may involve:

• Lifting clients, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community
• Must be able to assess clients' physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately