Homemaker/Companion - Central Brevard County

For over 59 years, Aging Matters in Brevard has provided Brevard County seniors in need with life-sustaining services that allow seniors to age in place. Come onboard and join a team of passionate professionals seeking to develop innovative approaches to solving community problems through teamwork with staff, volunteers, and other community organizations. Are you looking to fulfill a life purpose and have what it takes?

If yes, come join our team in the role of HOMEMAKER/COMPANION - FULL TIME - CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTY LOCATIONS.

***We do not offer 10 & 12 hour shifts or weekend work***

Aging Matters in Brevard is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

• This position is responsible for delivering non-medical personal care including assistance with eating, dressing, bathing, self-administered medications and other activities of daily living. The Aide may provide light housekeeping services necessary to maintain the client’s home in a sanitary, safe, and presentable condition that prevents the spread of infection and odors. The Aide may provide supervisory sitting / companionship to frail individuals to relieve loneliness and social isolation. The Aide may also provide respite relief for a primary caregiver.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Homemaking Duties

Check entire home for spills especially in client’s bathroom and kitchen areas

• Vacuum, sweep, and mop hard surface floors in client’s room, bathroom, and kitchen areas as needed
• Empty and clean trash containers
• Clean and sanitize bathroom fixtures, sinks, mirror, counter, commode, tub, and shower as needed
• Change bed linens and perform laundry tasks
• Maintain clean and well organized food storage, preparation, and kitchen areas
• Restock paper towels, tissues, soaps, and other household supplies per client’s request
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services including following required procedures for the use and disposal of household cleaning chemicals and for the clean-up and disposal of infectious materials or body fluids

Companion Duties

• Visit with a client who is socially and/or geographically isolated for the purpose of relieving loneliness and providing continuing social contact

Documentation Duties

• Complete and submit by prescribed deadlines paperwork that accurately reflects services provided and properly documents the time spent in performing each service

Education

• This position is required to obtain and maintain a current certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Education must be sufficient to read and follow written instructions and complete record keeping tasks.
• Complete 12 hours of annual in-service training per State of Florida

Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have basic housekeeping experience. Previous experience working in the home care field is preferred.

Notice

While we try to be as flexible as possible with scheduling, Aides may be asked to work evenings and weekends and travel to work areas in the county outside of their normal work area on an as needed basis.

Skills/Competency Requirements

This position requires high standards of personal cleanliness and a sincere interest in working with the elderly. Additional requirements include the ability to:

• Handle various household cleaning products, solvents and chemicals.
• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with clients / family members and treat them with respect.
• Perform a variety of tasks, often on short notice in a fast-paced, varied and busy work environment.
• Work alone with limited supervision and be self-motivated and organized
• Work as a member of a team to help the program achieves its goals
• Clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
• Requires use of personal car, Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and provide proof of automobile insurance required to perform job duties.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and a Level II background screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $15