Homemaker - Errands, laundry, tidying home for clients local to your town!
A Homemaker is a professional that provides household services (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) to those who are disabled or dependent upon a home health care program
Providing household services to clients according to the care plan developed by the Registered Nurse
What does a homemaker do? Assists the client with the following Household services (but not limited to):
Purchasing groceries and other household supplies
Pharmacy run/medication pickup
Provide companionship
Preparing food
Making and changing beds
Cleaning household supplies
Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping the carpet and/or floor
Cleaning the bathroom and kitchen
Washing dishes
Laundry and Ironing
Observing & Reporting
Physical and Environmental Demands:
May be exposed to intense external temperatures of heat and cold during peak seasons. Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds. May have risk of contact with a client's blood or potentially infectious body fluids. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, gloves and a face mask for varying amounts of time. Must be able to walk, sit, stand, or perform repetitive movements for long periods of time, and bend or twist their body. Must possess the physical capabilities to perform the following: reaching, handling, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, stooping, and bending.
Education, Experience and Licensure Requirements :
Must have a state valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Must be able to travel within assigned territories
Must maintain a working smartphone with cellular data access in order to use the required scheduling system (Skedulo)
Current CPR Certification (if not, it can be provided)
Previous experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities preferred
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to pass a required TB test and physical exam