Homemaker

POSITION: Home Maker FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Home Maker Coordinator SUPERVISES: N/A

APPROVED BY: Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for helping older adults maintain a safe and clean environment by performing various housekeeping task for clients in their home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Light Housekeeping
• Maintain cleanliness of essential parts of the home including: dusting, mopping, vacuuming, monitoring client cleaning supplies, etc.
• Cleaning and maintaining a sanitary environment including: bed making, changing linens, cleaning countertops, ensuring refrigerator is sanitary, handling trash, laundry, dishwashing, etc.
• Provides errand services including obtaining medicines and/or groceries
• Reports to Homemaker Lead
• Presentable dress and attire, scrubs are recommended
• Submittal of homemaker documentation with data collected from client and employee, all documentation will be submitted to Lead for recording and filing purposes
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds and to occasionally lift and carry with others equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently stand, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level and to occasionally squat, crouch, kneel and balance.
• Ability to frequently move in and out of a vehicle
• Ability to maintain safety at all times while driving and at client homes

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in indoor and outdoor climates
• Able to safely operate a vehicle in diverse weather and road conditions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Current driver’s license, current motor vehicle insurance and safe driving record
• Ability to read and understand street maps, GPS and familiarity with St Tammany Parish
• Ability to display tact, compassion, and understanding in dealing with people, especially with older adults