Home Care Aide / Homemaker

ORSA Technologies•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Homemakers provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Home care may include housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and respite. Homemakers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Requirements

Knowledge of home management skills
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction
Knowledge of the English language
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR
Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms
The ability to be aware of other people's reactions and understand why they react as they do
The ability to establishing and maintain relationships
The ability to teach others
The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions
The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions
The ability to understand written and oral instructions
The ability to communicate information orally so others understand
The ability to communicate in writing so others understand
The ability to listen and understand the spoken word
The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong
The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject
The ability to perform activities that use the whole body
The ability to handle and move objects and people
The ability to provide advice and consultation to others
The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers
Good physical and mental health
Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and see
Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress
Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle
Caregiver Certified
Current driver's license
Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage
First Aid/ CPR Certification
TB Test - Negative
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Continuing Education

Responsibilities

Teach/perform meal planning and preparation
Perform routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry
Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client's money, in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor
Assist with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified in the care plan
Escort to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan
Provide companionship, friendship and emotional support
Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them
Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions
Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices
Monitor supplies and resources
Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated
Follow the written care plan
Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Observe the client's functioning and report to Supervisor
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service
Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Make decisions and solve problems
Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers
Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources