Homemaker

Description:

POSITION BENEFITS

Competitive Pay. Starts at $18 hour Excellent Hours. Work Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Small family centered agency that encourages a work -life balance. Paid Time Off- Full time employees earn up to 5 weeks a year! Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision) Employer paid Life and Disability insurance. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions Mileage Reimbursement Free Training Employee referral bonuses

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform homemaking duties for patient/clients in their home or other designated facility including light housekeeping, light food shopping, errands, pick up medications from pharmacy and meal preparation. Report and document patient/client's needs and responses to the appropriate Case Manager and/or Manager. Report patient/client's change in condition or situations immediately. Adheres to patient/client Homemaker care plan as set up by the primary nurse/therapist while maintaining a healthy, safe environment. Provide non-personal care while promoting client/patient dignity and provide a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for client/patients and their families. Provide excellent customer service to patients/clients. Utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner. Document adequately to ensure prevention of write-offs. Refer questions regarding costs of care or insurance coverage to appropriate Case Manager or Clinical Manager. Perform other duties as assigned. Adhere to guidelines that prohibit the following tasks from being performed in this role including: Heavy seasonal house cleaning such as washing floors, curtains, woodwork; The family wash or ironing; Dressmaking or tailoring; Lending or borrowing money or handling of any family business affairs; Administration of medications; Give personal address or telephone number Cannot transport any clients in their car. Perform any duties or procedures outside of this job description

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum 6 months experience in a related field preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate competency in carrying out non-personal care. Ability to travel required. Travel throughout central New Hampshire to observe Home Health care service and other job-related activities is required. Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Current drivers' license required. Proof of automobile insurance required. Ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening. Ability to work in an environment where latex may be present. Basic computer skills to complete required documentation. Demonstrate a positive demeanor toward staff and clients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job requires some physical activities including but not limited to; sitting or standing for extended periods of time, typing, reaching, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing. Job requires use of general office equipment including phones, copiers and computer equipment. Job requires light to medium physical work including the ability to exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 lbs. regularly. Job requires visual acuity including the ability to see at or within arm's reach as well as to operate a motor vehicle. Job is subject to inside environmental conditions; low noise level.