Homemaker

Homemaker

Location: 2101 Vista Parkway # 254 West Palm Beach FL 33462

HOMEMAKER

Location: 2101 Vista Parkway # 254 West Palm Beach FL 33462

Do you enjoy being a kind-hearted and caring person who wishes to serve the seniors in your community? Do you desire a career that allows you to form strong bonds with others, have a flexible schedule along with the chance for continued education as well as career growth? Bethesda Home Health Care provides all these benefits and more. If you are in search of a career (not just a job) and would like to work for an organization in which you can excel, then Bethesda Home Health Care invites you to call. Review the entire job description below and apply if you meet all of the required qualifications.

DEFINITION: “HOMEMAKER” refers to an individual who does the housework that involves housekeeping, planning and preparation of meals, shopping service, and routine household tasks for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent person. A homemaker does not give hands-on personal care to a client.

LINE OF AUTHORITY:

Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent preferred
• Instruction in the subject matter of human growth and development and interpersonal relationships;
  • Nutrition
  • Shopping
  • Storage of food
  • Use of equipment and supplies
  • Household planning and organization
  • Tasks and concepts of cleanliness and safety
• Competency in reading and effective communication in English
• Effective verbal and written communications with patients and office staff
• Ability to handle simple home problems
• Up-to-date health certificate

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The homemaker will:

• Keep the house in a state of optimal cleanliness and security based on the client’s and caregiver’s resources.
• Meal preparation and other activities like laundry, grocery shopping, and home cleaning.
• Offer informal, cosmetic support, e.g., helping with make-up etc.
• Inform the proper supervisor of any accident or difficulties with regard to his work or to the caregiver.
• Inform the case manager in case of any unusual incidents or changes in the behavior of the client; and proper management.
• Offers emotional support and encourage a feeling of well-being.
• Keep proper work records.
• Makes use of safety practices in the performance of duties.
• Guarantees confidentiality of patient and agency information.
• Abides by all Agency policies.
• Identify emergencies and knows emergency procedures.
• If asked by the client or his responsible person, the homemaker can remind the client verbally that he or she needs to take his/her self-administered drugs.
• Is aware of emergencies and familiar with emergency procedures.
• Shows knowledge about basic infection control measures.

The employee will be required to carry out additional reasonably related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management staff.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITATIONS STATEMENT

Heavy physical requirements – consists of lifting 50 pounds or less, bending stooping and stretching. Must be able to adapt to diverse environments and settings within the community. Must be able to provide transportation to and from work assignments. Little exertion on a recurring or regular basis, for example, lifting, bending or reaching.

To be noted: The right of the company to alter and/or modify job descriptions and duties from time to time is reserved. This job description does not form any written or implied employment contract.

By applying for the position, I certify I have read and understood the above Homemaker’s job description.