Home Maker

Description

Do you find joy in helping others feel comfortable, cared for, and valued in their own homes? Are you someone who brings warmth, kindness, and a personal touch to everything you do, from preparing a simple meal, completing light housekeeping duties to create a safer living environment, to sharing a meaningful conversation? If so, we’d welcome an opportunity to talk with you about the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Homemaker position.

You don’t need to be a gourmet chef, just someone who enjoys preparing meals, organizing spaces, and helping others feel at home. As a Homemaker with VNA, you'll work Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with no evenings, weekends, or major holidays. You will play a vital role in helping clients live safely and independently in the place they feel most at ease, their own home.

Responsibilities

• Create a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment through light housekeeping, including: Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping; Laundry and dishes; Bathroom upkeep.
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals and assist with basic kitchen tasks.
• Run occasional errands, such as grocery shopping.
• Bring positivity, respect, and reliability into each interaction.

Qualifications

• A high-school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an environmental services worker or one year healthcare experience preferred.
• Car, adequate liability insurance and current driver’s license are required.

Skills/Knowledge

• General knowledge of the aging process and infection control measures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions of a care plan and perform environmental services outlined in care plan.
• Able to manage a schedule of several client appointments each day.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (Wellmark) with multiple plan options.
• Blue Dental and Avesis Vision.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Optional benefits: short-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Optional additional life insurance for you and your family.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and access to financial advising.
• Generous paid time off: 19 days of vacation in your first year (accrued); 12 sick days per year (accrued); 8 paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an environmental services worker or one year healthcare experience preferred.
• Car, adequate liability insurance and current driver’s license are required.

Skills/Knowledge

• General knowledge of the aging process and infection control measures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions of a care plan and perform environmental services outlined in care plan.
• Able to manage a schedule of several client appointments each day.

Physical/Cognitive Demands

• The employee will perform the duties of the job at clients' homes during employed hours.
• Performing homemaking tasks that include push/pull vacuum, grocery shopping, laundry, and light house keeping.
• These duties require the physical demands of lifting, reaching, pushing, bending, stooping, going up and down stairs, driving, etc.
• Must have the ability to lift 35 lbs regularly. Lift 50 lbs occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and respect individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status.