HOMEMAKER

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY : The homemaker is responsible for providing homemaking services which assist clients to maintain optimum independence in the community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Understands and adheres to information and precautions contained in client’s care plan; assists in periodically monitoring clients with other members of the health care team.
• Performs normal household services essential to living at home including (but not limited to) cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, ironing, shopping, meal planning and preparation.
• Arranges for purchase and / or delivery of groceries and other personal items on behalf of the client providing receipts for all purchases.
• Arranges for or runs errands on behalf of the client.
• Observes safety precautions, including : reporting safety hazards, frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors / alarms, defective equipment or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observance.
• Reports any noticeable changes in the client’s physical condition, attitude, reaction, appetite, etc to supervisor on the same day of observance.
• Engages in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support as well as respecting the client’s privacy and property.
• Exhibits positive attitude and behavior, demonstrates respect for employees and clients and maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, clients' families and employees.
• Demonstrates excellent customer relations with clients, coworkers, referral sources and others pertinent to the business.
• Understands the importance of seeking assistance as needed from supervisor and / or others; demonstrates capability and dependability in following instructions.
• Demonstrates regular, consistent attendance to serve the clients.
• Prepares and submits accurate timecards, ensuring they contain the client's or responsible party's signature and leaving a copy of the timecard with the client or responsible party.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
• Occasionally performs other functions as deemed appropriate by the management team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Homemaker

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EXPERIENCE / JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : (Occasionally means 1-2 hours of an 8 hour workday, frequently means 2.5 to 5.5 hours of an 8 hour workday and continually means 6 to 8 hours of an 8 hour workday)

Sit Occasionally

Stand / Walk Continually

Bend / Stoop / Squat Continually

Crawl Occasionally

Reach above / below shoulder level Frequently

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull

Maximum 50 lbs. Continually

Over 50 lbs. Frequently

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

Involves being :

Inside Continually

Outside Occasionally

Exposed to temperatures of :

32 degrees F and less Occasionally

100 degrees F and more Occasionally

Wet and humid conditions Occasionally

Noise, vibration Occasionally

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