Homemaker/Companion Position Available In Coos, New Hampshire

Position:

Homemaker/CompanionReporting Relationship:

Registered Nurse/ Client Services CoordinatorJob SummaryPerforms light housekeeping and companionship duties for clients in their homes.

Key Working RelationshipsThe Homemaker/Companion reports to the

RN Supervisor/Client Services CoordinatorWork Schedule:

Number of hours per day:8Number of days per week:5

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:

• Completion of 9^th^ grade with reading and writing skills necessary to the performance of the job. Prefer completion of high school or its equivalent.

• Licenses/Insurance:

• Access to operable, insured motor vehicle and valid drivers license with acceptable record of safe driving practice.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and assist clients with purchase, preparation, and serving of food
• Perform household tasks essential for patients health
• Light housekeeping (does not include climbing or heavy lifting and is limited to interior of home)
• Dishwashing
• Grocery shopping
• Ironing/mending
• Making/changing beds
• Tidying kitchen/bathroom/bedroom
• Clients personal laundry
• Errands
• Provide emotional support/respite/companionship
• As outlined in plan of care
• entertain client, read aloud, write letters, etc
• Maintaining client confidentiality is mandatory
• Identify and implement infection control (Universal Precautions
• Submits accurate and timely reports of client visit charges, hours of work, and mileage
• Practices proper body mechanics and observes appropriate safety measures.

• CLERICAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document daily home visits
• Complete daily time sheets
• Utilizes Documentation System
• Keep records in accordance with agency policy

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CONDITION OF WORK

SETTING and

ACCESS TO CLIENT HOME

• Since it is the purpose and nature of the agencys function to work in clients homes, employees are required to understand and accept the condition(s) which may be presented in everyones residence.

The agency will not permit employees to work in unsafe settings; however, they may be required to work in settings that do not meet their own personal standards. Furthermore, the agency is unable to control the access to or location of a clients home. Employees are to be prepared with proper clothing to drive and walk to a clients home. If a clients home is unsafe or a threat to public and personal health, the employee (in collaboration with their supervisor) shall report their findings to the appropriate enforcement agency. The agency reserves the right not to send employees into settings that the agency determines are unsafe and unhealthy.

• ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work could be in varied environmental conditions, may not always be climate controlled
• May be exposed to secondhand smoke, animals, and unsanitary household factors
• May be subjected to emotionally upset clients and family members
• This position involves exposure to fumes, dust, humidity, cold, heat, blood, body fluids or tissue

• ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

• AV Home Care receives state and government funding and is required by federal law to maintain a drug-free workplace. Drug-free workplace policies and procedures are included in the personnel policies and, as a condition of employment, employees are expected to comply with all such policies and procedures.

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EXPOSURE

(INFECTION)

CONTROL POLICY

• All agency employees are required to follow the policies and procedures regarding exposure/infection control, including Universal and Standard Precautions and all required trainings and educational programs.

• CONFIDENTIALITY

• Protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the clients personal and medical history, as well as their records, is of major importance to the agency. An employee is not to discuss the m dical condition of any client without prior written authorization from the client
• The agency Release of Information statement restricts all employees of the agency to discuss medical issues pertinent to a client or a clients family only with those individuals with a need to know (i.e., physician, supervisor, co-nurse or co-professional assigned to case, immediate family), and only with proper authorization
• Any breach of client confidentiality will result in discipline and may result in immediate dismissal.

Please apply by emailing Application, Resume and Cover Letter to bpatry@avhomecare.org or in person at 795 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570