Homemaker (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

About The Position

The Homemaker provides companionship and practical non-medical assistance to patients while on duty. The role supports meal planning and preparation, helps maintain a clean and safe living environment, observes and reports notable changes in patients’ general condition, and completes required documentation according to agency policy. Eligible employees may participate in the Private Services department’s Patient Transportation program. The Homemaker is expected to provide service consistent with VNA’s CARES commitment: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Requirements

Minimum six months of satisfactory employment history.
Satisfactory completion of the Skill Assessment Test.
Ability to understand and carry out direction and instruction.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous companionship to the patient while on duty.
Assist with meal planning, food purchases and food preparation.
Maintain the patient’s living environment in a clean and safe manner.
Observe the patient’s general physical, emotional and mental conditions and report obvious changes to the Clinical Liaison or Manager.
Provide a sense of security for the patient.
Assist patients as needed, excluding personal or medical care.
Complete required documentation and submit it on time as directed by agency policy.
If eligible, participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Consistently provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner reflecting VNA’s CARES commitment.