Homemaker

Summary

Provides services designed to assist eligible individuals with basic homemaking activities such as cleaning of main living areas, laundry, purchasing and storing groceries, preparing meals, trash disposal, and assisting with mail. May also assist with health-related services to provide stand-by assistance to clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly and disabled clients in their home setting with focus on meals, laundry, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years or older, able to read, write, and understand English for task performance, be physically capable of performing required tasks, have a valid Social Security number, driver’s license, and own transportation.
• Must be medically cleared of communicable disease, pass a drug test, and undergo a criminal background check.
• Graduation from high school or equivalency is preferred.
• Preferred training or experience in homemaking, and one year of experience with the elderly or disabled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be physically able to perform duties and safely lift 20-40 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to follow exactly oral or written instructions.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions without close or constant supervision.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must obey all rules and regulations of AASC Personnel Policy/PACE Program.
• Provide own transportation to and from client appointments.
• Must be accessible by phone and possess a cellular phone or other device capable of making and receiving phone calls, emails, and recording worked time, and production of client records.