Homecare Aide / Home Maker

Description:

• Homemakers provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other inflictions. Home care may include housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite, 
• Homemakers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Supervisor.

Responsibilities/Activities:

• Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
• Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money, in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.
• Assist with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance as identified in the care plan.
• Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.
• Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support.
• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Follow the written care plan.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Observe the client’s functioning and report to Supervisor.
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.

Required Skills/Abilities

The homemaker must pass agency exam with 75% or better.

• In good physical health.

Qualifications/Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid photo identification/driver’s license.
• If driving, valid Vehicle Insurance Coverage.
• Related training and experience is a plus