Homemaker (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Homemaker provides continuous companionship to the patient while on duty. This role involves assisting with meal planning, food purchasing, and food preparation, as well as maintaining a clean and safe living environment for the patient. The Homemaker is responsible for observing the patient's general physical, emotional, and mental condition and reporting any changes to the Clinical Liaison or Manager. The position aims to provide a sense of security for the patient and assist them as needed, excluding personal or medical care. All required documentation must be completed and submitted in a timely manner according to agency policy. Eligible individuals may participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department. The role also includes performing other assigned duties and consistently providing service excellence in line with VNA's commitment to CARES (compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum six months of satisfactory employment history.
Satisfactory completion of Skill Assessment Test.
Able to understand and carry out direction and instruction.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous companionship to the patient while on duty.
Assist in meal planning, purchase of foods 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 any obvious changes to the Clinical Liaison or Manager.
Provide a sense of security for the patient.
Assist patients as needed, excluding any personal or medical care.
Complete all required documentation and submit such on a timely basis and as directed through agency policy.
If eligible, may participate in the Patient Transportation program for the Private Services department.
All other duties as assigned.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.