Looking for individuals to join our home care family.

At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.

*Each office is independently owned and operated.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Homemaker works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee and performs tasks that contribute to the client's comfort and safety in the home.

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor / Director of Clinical Services

QUALIFICATIONS

Be eighteen (18) years of age.

Demonstrate ability to read, write, follow a written Plan of Care and document tasks performed.

Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.

Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.

Have experience in cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.

Attends to the client's requests promptly.

Provides companionship, socialization, and housekeeping services.

Assists with meal planning, purchase of food, and food preparation.

Assists clients to live in clean, safe environment:

Cleans bathrooms and kitchen, including stove and refrigerator.

Personal errands, per client and Agency request.

Laundry.

Vacuuming and dusting.

Scrubbing floors.

Changing bed linens.

Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.

Maintains appropriate communication with the Clinical Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Care Plan/Nursing Supervisor.

Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.

Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency. Exercises judgment in accepting assignments.

Attends required in-service programs per Agency policy.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job.

During a typical workday, this position requires the activities listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.