HOMEMAKER
About The Position
The Homemaker is responsible for the care and well-being of elderly clients in their homes through routine household maintenance. The role includes light household tasks, cooking, errands, shopping, and occasional assistance with bill paying. Services are intended to help clients maintain independence and avoid institutionalization. The Homemaker maintains empathetic and professional relationships with clients, keeps a supervisor informed about changes in household conditions or client functioning, and completes required records and paperwork accurately and on time. The role also includes attending required meetings, participating in requested Agency fundraising events and development activities, maintaining confidentiality, supporting positive relationships with staff and clients, and recommending improvements to Agency processes or services when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Maintain elderly clients’ households to support independence and help prevent institutionalization.
- Provide essential homemaking services as assigned, including light household tasks and cooking.
- Assist with clients’ personal bill paying as needed.
- Maintain empathetic and understanding relationships with clients.
- Inform the supervisor about changes in working conditions or household functioning so services can be adjusted.
- Assist with shopping and errands, using a personal automobile for short trips.
- Maintain required records and submit paperwork to the supervisor accurately and on time.
- Participate in Agency fundraising events when requested by the supervisor.
- Attend meetings required by the Agency to remain current on areas of responsibility.
- Participate consistently in Agency-sponsored development activities.
- Perform work to the best of one’s ability and exhibit a professional presence consistent with Agency standards and values.
- Interact with Agency personnel to foster positive, productive relationships.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client relations and Agency operations.
- Provide positive assistance and support when dealing with staff and clients.
- Research or recommend processes, procedures, and applications that may better serve Agency or client needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
