Homemaker

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Program Assistant/In-Home Staff Supervisor, the Homemaker will provide in-home support for clients who are too ill to perform household chores. In-home caregivers provide homemaker services for a range of household services necessary for the maintenance of individuals in the home setting to prevent or postpone institutionalization when long or short-term illness and disability require supportive, therapeutic or compensatory services to sustain independent living. Job Status: Full-time, Hourly Non-exempt Duties/Responsibilities: Sweeping, vacuuming and/or washing floor surfaces. Washing kitchen counters and sinks. Cleaning the bathroom. Storing food and supplies. Taking out garbage. Dusting and picking up. Routine cleaning of oven, stove and/or microwave. Cleaning and defrosting refrigerator. Assisting with disposal of expired items. Changing bed linen. Promotes a safe environment by removing or reporting hazardous debris or dirt. Meal preparation and clean up. Routine laundry, ironing, folding and storing of clothes on hangers, on shelves or in drawers. Reasonable local shopping and errands limited to the nearest available stores. Reports all observed or stated patient changes to case manager. Prepares timely, legible and complete documentation of all care provided; returns documentation to office/department according to established policy. Documents all communication with providers. Participates in care coordination meetings as needed. Recognizes limitations in providing care and performs prescribed duties as allowed by law. Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality. Yearly training requirement of HIV 101/102 and HIPAA courses. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to: Manage priorities and workflow. Be flexible, and a willingness to work within. Change priorities as needed with enthusiasm. Work independently. Work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline. Understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. Understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Demonstrate competence in reacting to and handling emergencies. Exhibit good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Demonstrate strong charting/documentation skills. Understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Commit to excellence and high standards. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Exhibit strong organizational skills. Be a creative, flexible, and innovative team player. Bilingual/bicultural, preferred. Education and Experience: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross accredited BLS certification. Valid CA Driver's License with current automobile insurance. Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Ability to lift 50 pounds. Operates in the patient's home and requires frequent times of sitting, moving, bending, crawling, repetitive motion and talking. Requires occasional contact with the specialized population served. May be exposed occasionally or in an emergency to blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin or tissue specimens.