Homemaker - Part-time

Description

 

DEPT:  Support Services                                                                    LOCATION:  Derby

STATUS:  P/T, Per Diem                                                                   GRADE:  N/A

UNION:  No

 

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: 

Elderly Services Coordinator

 

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: N/A

BASIC PURPOSE:  

To assist elderly clients with light housekeeping and shopping so that they can remain in their home environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Provide clients with light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning the bathroom and kitchen (including appliances), and laundry services.
2. Run errands for clients such as picking up prescriptions.
3. Do grocery shopping for clients.
4. Provide companionship and socialization.

 

 

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.  Perform other related duties as required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Client homes and apartments.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  H.S. Diploma or equivalent.

 

EXPERIENCE:  Previous experience working with the elderly is a plus, must have reliable transportation.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS:  Ability to work independently, Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.,

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., be able to drive including getting into and out of vehicle frequently and sitting for brief periods of time, ability to climb stairs, bend and lift and reach.

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Ability to function within guidelines of the Agency’s core values and identification with the Agency mission.