Homemaker Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

A HOMEMAKER is a non-licensed member of the Home Care Team who assists the client with the home tasks of daily living. Specific details outlined in a written Care Plan that is prepared by consumer’s Home Care Team 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate with consumer and carry out instructions 
• Must have reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Must have a satisfactory work record, with experience as Homemaker preferred. 
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English. Second language encouraged but not required.
• Ability to physically perform job duties and keep up with the demands of the job.
• Must be able to follow direction and accurately report issues to Manager, Home Care Services 
• Must exhibit mature, responsible behavior and support consumer confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of the Companion may include, but are not limited to the following:

•    Housekeeping for Consumer, such as change bed linens, dusting, vacuuming, clean kitchen, bathroom and laundry.
•    Record and report changes in client diet, nutrition, and hygiene  
•   Cook, prepare, and serve meals and/or snacks.
•    Assist consumer with household weekly grocery and shopping
•   Document services delivered in accordance with New Day Home Care Agency policy in the Client Care Service Delivery Logbook.
•   Assist consumer with planning recreational activities to maintain active schedule
• . Maintain open communication with client on service delivery completion

Homemaker MAY NOT:

• Administer or pour medication as mandated by law.
• Cut the fingernails or toenails of client
• Perform any personal care for the patient including toileting, hair care, oral hygiene, bathing and grooming.
• Have any unsupervised access to any Client’s personal information, financial and banking info, debit and/or credit cards, etc.