Homemaker - Companion (part-time 20 hours/week)

Town of Greenwich•Greenwich, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides non-medical home services to clients who need assistance with activities of daily living. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week.

Requirements

High School Diploma
One (1) year of experience as a Homemaker/Companion or one (1) year of experience assisting clients at home with meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry services.
Demonstrated knowledge of housekeeping, laundry, and food preparation methods.
Demonstrated ability to operate household cleaning equipment.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions and accept supervision in a cooperative and productive manner.
Proven ability to manage time in order to complete assigned visits.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic office procedures and the ability to maintain records.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform all job functions.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Assists with household tasks essential for daily living.
Provides companionship.
Reports changes in the client’s condition and needs to the Supervising Homemaker.
Provides dressing, grooming, and hygiene assistance.
Provides shopping services including grocery and pharmacy shopping.
Prepares and serves meals and/or snacks.
Provides light housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry services.
Provide stand-by bathing assistance to clients as needed.
Performs clerical duties such as completing visit records, filing and phone coverage.
Performs other related work as required.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.