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.
Responsibilities/Activities:
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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, which is provided
under the direction of a Physician and as identified in the care plan. -
Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.
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Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support.
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Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching
information for them. -
Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.
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Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.
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Monitor supplies and resources.
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Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.
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Follow the written care plan.
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Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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Observe the client's functioning and report to Supervisor.
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Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
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Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
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Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
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Make decisions and solve problems.
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Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.
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Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources.
Required Knowledge:
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Knowledge of home management skills.
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Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.
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Knowledge of the English language.
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Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first
aid and CPR. -
Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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The ability to be aware of other people's reactions and understand why they react as they do.
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The ability to establishing and maintain relationships.
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The ability to teach others.
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The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.
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The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
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The ability to understand written and oral instructions.
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The ability to communicate information orally so others understand.
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The ability to communicate in writing so others understand.
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The ability to listen and understand the spoken word.
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The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
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The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.
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The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject.
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The ability to perform activities that use the whole body.
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The ability to handle and move objects and people.
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The ability to provide advice and consultation to others.
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The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
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The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.
Physical and Mental Demands:
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Good physical and mental health.
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Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and see.
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Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress.
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Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle.
Qualifications/Education:
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Caregiver Certified
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Current driver's license.
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Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.
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First Aid/ CPR Certification
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TB Test - Negative
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Fingerprint Clearance Card
Training/Experience: