Home Care, Homemaker

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Dignity Care Home Care of Indiana is currently recruiting Homemakers to support our clients and enable them to live safely in their homes.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT

The Homemaker is a non-licensed individual who will be responsible for levels of client support that do not include direct, hands-on care. The Homemaker's support will keep clients safe and comfortable in their own homes.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with creating shopping lists
• May drive the client to the store or go to the store for the client
• Organize groceries
• Prepare meals according to the client’s restrictions and likes
• Assist clients with their errands
• Organize clothing
• Sort mail
• Water plants
• Housekeeping including: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning the refrigerator, taking out the trash
• Provide emotional support
• Conduct visits to clients as necessary and as scheduled per clients need
• Inform supervisors and/or emergency medical staff about changes in client’s health
• Provide verbal report on any changes in the client’s environment
• Attend mandatory in-services as required
• Report to immediate supervisor any and all complaints or allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as soon as the complaint or allegation is made known
• Follow all Dignity Care Home Care policies and procedures
• Any other tasks/duties assigned by the Supervisor within the employee’s abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to do housework and cooking
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Well-organized and reliable
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with no restrictions
• CPR certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license or proof of other mode of transportation

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to provide Housekeeping and meal preparation
• Demonstrated good communications and public relations skills
• Demonstrated good verbal/written communication skills, knowledge of documentation requirements and service coordination
• Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive and sensitive approach to patient/family needs.