Location: Indianapolis,IN, USA
Dignity Care Home Care of Indiana is currently recruiting Homemakers to support our clients and enable them to live safely in their homes.
PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT
The Homemaker is a non-licensed individual who will be responsible for levels of client support that do not include direct, hands-on care. The Homemaker's support will keep clients safe and comfortable in their own homes.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with creating shopping lists
* May drive the client to the store or go to the store for the client
* Organize groceries
* Prepare meals according to the client's restrictions and likes
* Assist clients with their errands
* Organize clothing
* Sort mail
* Water plants
* Housekeeping including: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning the refrigerator, taking out the trash
* Provide emotional support
* Conduct visits to clients as necessary and as scheduled per clients need
* Inform supervisors and/or emergency medical staff about changes in client's health
* Provide verbal report on any changes in the client's environment
* Attend mandatory in-services as required
* Report to immediate supervisor any and all complaints or allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as soon as the complaint or allegation is made known
* Follow all Dignity Care Home Care policies and procedures
* Any other tasks/duties assigned by the Supervisor within the employee's abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
* Able to do housework and cooking
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Positive and compassionate attitude
* Well-organized and reliable
* Physical Stamina: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with no restrictions
* CPR certified
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Valid Driver's license or proof of other mode of transportation
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
* Demonstrated ability to provide Housekeeping and meal preparation
* Demonstrated good communications and public relations skills
* Demonstrated good verbal/written communication skills, knowledge of documentation requirements and service coordination
* Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive and sensitive approach to patient/family needs.