Homemaker

Description

POSITION BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay. Starts at $18 hour

• Excellent Hours. Work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm 

• Small family centered agency that encourages a work -life balance. 

• Paid Time Off- Full time employees earn up to 5 weeks a year!

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• Employer paid Life and Disability insurance. 

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Free Training

• Employee referral bonuses

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform homemaking duties for patient/clients in their home or other designated facility including light housekeeping, light food shopping, errands, pick up medications from pharmacy and meal preparation.
• Report and document patient/client’s needs and responses to the appropriate Case Manager and/or Manager. Report patient/client’s change in condition or situations immediately.
• Adheres to patient/client Homemaker care plan as set up by the primary nurse/therapist while maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
• Provide non-personal care while promoting client/patient dignity and provide a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for client/patients and their families.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients/clients.
• Utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Document adequately to ensure prevention of write-offs.
• Refer questions regarding costs of care or insurance coverage to appropriate Case Manager or Clinical Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to guidelines that prohibit the following tasks from being performed in this role including:
• Heavy seasonal house cleaning such as washing floors, curtains, woodwork;
• The family wash or ironing;
• Dressmaking or tailoring;
• Lending or borrowing money or handling of any family business affairs;
• Administration of medications;
• Give personal address or telephone number
• Cannot transport any clients in their car.
• Perform any duties or procedures outside of this job description

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a related field preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate competency in carrying out non-personal care.
• Ability to travel required. Travel throughout central New Hampshire to observe Home Health care service and other job-related activities is required.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Current drivers’ license required.
• Proof of automobile insurance required.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening.
• Ability to work in an environment where latex may be present.
• Basic computer skills to complete required documentation.
• Demonstrate a positive demeanor toward staff and clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Job requires some physical activities including but not limited to; sitting or standing for extended periods of time, typing, reaching, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Job requires use of general office equipment including phones, copiers and computer equipment.
• Job requires light to medium physical work including the ability to exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 lbs. regularly.
• Job requires visual acuity including the ability to see at or within arm’s reach as well as to operate a motor vehicle.
• Job is subject to inside environmental conditions; low noise level.