Homemaker

Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Assistant/In-Home Staff Supervisor, the Homemaker will provide in-home support for clients who are too ill to perform household chores. In-home caregivers provide homemaker services for a range of household services necessary for the maintenance of individuals in the home setting to prevent or postpone institutionalization when long or short-term illness and disability require supportive, therapeutic or compensatory services to sustain independent living.

Job Status: Full-time, Hourly Non-exempt

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sweeping, vacuuming and/or washing floor surfaces.
• Washing kitchen counters and sinks.
• Cleaning the bathroom.
• Storing food and supplies.
• Taking out garbage.
• Dusting and picking up.
• Routine cleaning of oven, stove and/or microwave.
• Cleaning and defrosting refrigerator. Assisting with disposal of expired items.
• Changing bed linen.
• Promotes a safe environment by removing or reporting hazardous debris or dirt.
• Meal preparation and clean up.
• Routine laundry, ironing, folding and storing of clothes on hangers, on shelves or in drawers.
• Reasonable local shopping and errands limited to the nearest available stores.
• Reports all observed or stated patient changes to case manager.
• Prepares timely, legible and complete documentation of all care provided; returns documentation to office/department according to established policy.
• Documents all communication with providers.
• Participates in care coordination meetings as needed.
• Recognizes limitations in providing care and performs prescribed duties as allowed by law.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Yearly training requirement of HIV 101/102 and HIPAA courses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to:
  • Manage priorities and workflow.
  • Be flexible, and a willingness to work within.
  • Change priorities as needed with enthusiasm.
  • Work independently.
  • Work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
  • Understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
  • Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Demonstrate competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
  • Exhibit good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
  • Demonstrate strong charting/documentation skills.
  • Understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Commit to excellence and high standards.
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Exhibit strong organizational skills.
  • Be a creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• Bilingual/bicultural, preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross accredited BLS certification.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with current automobile insurance.
• Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Operates in the patient’s home and requires frequent times of sitting, moving, bending, crawling, repetitive motion and talking.
• Requires occasional contact with the specialized population served.
• May be exposed occasionally or in an emergency to blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

Salary : $21 - $22