Home Support Assistant (Casual)

Job Requirements

• Performs routine household assistance and task-based support to clients.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping floors, washing dishes, cleaning kitchen and bathroom surfaces, laundering clothing and linens and removing trash.
• Affords assistance with basic meal preparation and kitchen clean-up.
• Might provide transportation for errands such as grocery shopping, pharmacy pick-ups and appointments, when assigned.
• Provides friendly companionship and social interaction with clients while performing assigned tasks.
• Affords assistance with simple household organization and daily tasks such as organizing items, watering plants, or assisting with routine chores.
• Might remind clients of scheduled activities or appointments, as directed.
• Reports concerns regarding client well-being, safety issues, or changes in the home environment to the supervisor.
• Maintains basic documentation of tasks completed as required by the agency.
• Attends scheduled in-services, conferences, and department meetings.

Other Experience and Qualifications

• Basic understanding of routine household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and simple meal preparation.
• Ability to follow instructions on basic universal precautions.
• Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with supervisors and clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect client privacy.
• Ability and temperament to work with clients that have physical and mental limitations or disabilities.
• Ability to be compassionate, reliable, punctual and dependable.
• Ability to report concerns or safety issues to a supervisor.

Application Instructions

To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled.