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Position Summary

 Under the supervision of the Director, the Homemaker II position involves the performance of basic household tasks and personal care duties such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, laundry and assisting with bathing and ambulation in the home for the elderly and/or disabled. Responsibilities may also include errand running and bill paying. The employee in this position is required to have reliable transportation and a valid Kansas Driver’s License.

 For earliest consideration, please apply by 9-6-24.

Essential Functions

 

·       Performs routine housekeeping tasks and assists in maintaining client's home in an orderly and clean manner;

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

·       Performs tasks as ordered by care plan from AAA in a timely manner;

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

·       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;

·       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.