Homemaker (In-Home Services) PRN

About the Role

As a Homemaker with our Home Health (In-Home Services) team, you'll help clients remain independent by keeping their homes safe, clean, and comfortable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental and vision insurance begins the first day of the month following hire
• Life insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, short-term, and long-term disability
• Bereavement leave
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)

Responsibilities

• Keep living spaces tidy and safe with light housekeeping (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping—no hands-and-knees floor scrubbing)
• Clean kitchen areas, including counters and appliances (oven, burners, refrigerator)
• Clean bathrooms (floors, sink, tub, toilet, shower, fixtures) and launder bathroom rugs as needed
• Dust and perform general cleaning; wash reachable interior windows, mirrors, and blinds (no climbing)
• Remove trash and place it in proper bins for pickup
• Wash, dry, fold, and put away clothing and linens
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals as directed by the plan of care
• Run assigned errands (for example, grocery shopping or picking up supplies)
• Maintain an organized environment and follow infection control, safety, and emergency procedures
• Notice changes in condition, behavior, or the home environment and report them to the clinical supervisor/assigned nurse
• Follow the established plan of care and agency workflow; perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Housekeeping, caregiving, or home health experience (preferred)
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and document/report essential information as needed
• Kind, professional communication with clients, families, and the care team
• Comfortable working independently and staying on schedule
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for assigned errands/visits
• Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Work Setting & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in patient homes with varied conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• May be exposed to pets, environmental allergens, and different home settings
• Flexible scheduling based on patient needs

Important Role Boundaries

• This role provides non-medical supportive services only
• No hands-on personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) unless appropriately certified (CNA/HHA)
• No medication administration, nail cutting, or skilled nursing tasks
• No climbing ladders/step stools or cleaning anything that cannot be reached from a standing position
• No taking laundry items home (infection control)