Homemaker Support Staff Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Homemaker Support Staff Civility Home Care – 2.0 Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $16 – $18 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Management Writing skills First aid CPR English Driver’s License First Aid Certification Care plans Entry level

Full Job Description Description:

¨ Homemakers provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Home care may include housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite, ¨ Homemakers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards. Reporting Relationship ¨ Reports to Supervisor.

Responsibilities/Activities:

¨ Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. ¨ Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money, in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor. ¨ Assist with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified in the care plan. ¨ Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan. ¨ Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support. ¨ Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. ¨ Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. ¨ Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices. ¨ Monitor supplies and resources. ¨ Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated. ¨ Follow the written care plan. ¨ Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor. ¨ Observe the client’s functioning and report to Supervisor. ¨ Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. ¨ Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings. ¨ Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. ¨ Make decisions and solve problems. ¨ Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers. ¨ Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources. Required Knowledge ¨ Knowledge of home management skills. ¨ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. ¨ Knowledge of the English language. ¨ Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR. ¨ Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms. Required Skills/Abilities ¨ The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understand why they react as they do. ¨ The ability to establishing and maintain relationships. ¨ The ability to teach others. ¨ The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. ¨ The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions. ¨ The ability to understand written and oral instructions. ¨ The ability to communicate information orally so others understand. ¨ The ability to communicate in writing so others understand. ¨ The ability to listen and understand the spoken word. ¨ The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. ¨ The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong. ¨ The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject. ¨ The ability to perform activities that use the whole body. ¨ The ability to handle and move objects and people. ¨ The ability to provide advice and consultation to others. ¨ The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. ¨ The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

¨ Good physical and mental health. ¨ Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and see. ¨ Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress. ¨ Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle. Qualifications/Education ¨ Current driver’s license. ¨ Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage.

Training/Experience:

¨ May require related experience.