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Homemaker II - Full-Time or Part-Time

Pay Range– $13.03 to $15.58

NO WEEKENDS OR NIGHTS!

Do you enjoy working with the elderly? Would you like to assist them in being able to stay at home longer? The Homemaker position does just that; we support the elderly to be more independent while at home. This position involves the performance of basic household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, and laundry for a healthful and safe environment for our clients. Other duties could include personal care responsibilities such as assisting with bathing and ambulation. Tasks may also consist of errand running, bill paying and cuing for medications\treatments. Another important task is to provide and promote our clients’ mental acuity through conversation and emotional support. Does this sound like the right job for you? Apply today!

Are you a CNA? If so, apply because this opening could also lead into a Home Health Aide position!

Essential Functions

 ·      Performs routine housekeeping tasks and assists in maintaining client's home in an orderly and clean manner for a healthful and safe environment;

·       Provides assistance to clients with personal hygiene, ambulation, skin and nail care;

·       Performs tasks as ordered by care plan from AAA or from the In-Home Services Supervisor in a timely manner;

·       Provides and promotes clients’ mental acuity through conversation and emotional support;

·       As needed will cue clients for taking prescribed medications and/or treatments and document compliance;

·       Reports changes in client condition and needs to supervisory personnel;

·       Completes, maintains and submits accurate documentation of home visits as required in a timely and neat manner;

·       Assists the Director or supervisor with orientation of newly hired homemakers.

·       Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA) including the signing a confidentiality agreement;

·       Will use and disclose no more than the minimum amount of Protected Health Information(PHI) necessary and reasonable in performance of job duties as defined by HIPAA, state law and\or department policy whichever is stricter;

·       Will have access to the following PHI: Patient\Client demographic information, Scheduling Information, and limited Medical Reports.

 

 Marginal Functions

 ·      Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;

·       In the event of County emergency is expected to respond as necessary;

·       Attends training seminars, classes, and in-service meetings as required by the Director;

·       May be required to cross train in other suitable county departments.

Position Requirements

Experience: Three years of experience in providing housekeeping and personal care services in home based settings.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.  

Technical Skills: Ability to deal tactfully with other persons and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.    Knowledge of general housekeeping principles and personal care standards. Ability to proficiently operate standard housekeeping equipment and personal care tools.

Problem Solving: Moderate problem solving exists in relation to the daily performance of duties when working in a variety of home settings with different personal styles and household resources.

Decision-Making: Moderate decision making responsibilities. Typical decision making situations involve determining the proper client care based on recognized care standards and when it is necessary to report changes in the client conditions or other concerns to the supervisor.

Supervision: Work performance reviewed by Director and/or In-Home Services Supervisor. Employee does not supervisory responsibilities over other employees.  

Financial Accountability: Employee is responsible for the proper handling of any funds and/or valuables encountered in the performance of their work. Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of department and does not participate in the annual department budgetary process.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with clients and/or the general public.

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions may exist relating to providing personal care and in conducting client home visits.  Hazardous and strenuous situations may arise in the performance of personal care duties. Adverse weather conditions may be encountered when making client home visits. Hours of work may vary with some overtime required.

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to perform the strenuous activities that may be required in the performance housekeeping and client care duties. Between 20 – 30% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects or persons of up to 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance.