Homemaker / Companion - Tampa

Powell Supportive Services, Inc. is a private home care, community based, agency licensed by the State of Florida.  We service the DD Waiver, ADA Waiver, Cystic Fibrosis Waiver, TBI Waiver and PAC Waiver. Our office is open five days a week and we provide on call services 24/7.  Our staff includes experienced Personal Care Aides, Home Health Aides, Massage Therapist, Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. We assist the elderly and adults with various disabilites to continue to live in their homes.  This is a contractor position (1099).

Provides maintenance for a safe and clean environment.

Performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in and out of their residence.

DUTIES:

1. Provide homemaking duties as instructed by the supervisor.

2. Maintain, minimally every other week, contact with Powell Supportive administration.

3. Utilize company standards in regard to documentation.

4. Maintain the role of Homemaker / Companion while being paid as a Homemaker / Companion.

5. Maintain appropriate boundaries and professionalism with the clients by not becoming involved in their or your personal issues.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Graduate Required.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Must have the ability to commute to the client home, reliable transportation.
4. Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.
5. Must pass a criminal background check.
6. Must complete initial and ongoing training.
7. Is neat in appearance, practice, and good personal hygiene.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Visual / Hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written / verbal communications.
2. Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, to include lifting, bending and standing.
3. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.
4. Able to lift up to 50-75 pounds.
5. Able to write up to 3 hours per day.
6. Able to work in a stressful environment.
7. Able to drive 50-100 miles per day.