Homemaker

JOL HEALTHCARE•Bastrop, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Homemaker is to provide personal assistance services to patients under the IDG Plan of Care, in their place of residence. This role involves assisting in providing a safe and clean environment, working cooperatively with patients and their families, and sharing observations and problems with the supervisor. The Homemaker is expected to promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication, maintain patient confidentiality, and ensure an environment that respects patient privacy and property. Key duties include light housekeeping, laundry services, running errands, and assisting with meal preparation as per the plan of care. The individual must be able to report changes appropriately to ensure continuity of care, practice infection control principles, and perform assigned functions according to agency policy. Additionally, the Homemaker contributes to the efficient operation of the agency, demonstrates effective time management, and commits to professional growth by attending required in-services, while promoting the agency's philosophy and administrative goals.

Requirements

Must have current driver’s license
Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively.
Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
Competent to perform tasks assigned by supervisor.
Reliable transportation.
Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Must agree to and pass a criminal history check

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma Preferred
One year of experience in providing services to individuals needing homemaker/companion assistance, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication with patients/families and other employees.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Provide an environment that promotes respect for patients, privacy, and property.
Provides light housekeeping, laundry services, errands, and assists with meal preparation, per plan of care.
Provide necessary skills to appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care.
Practice accepted infection control principles.
Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient.
Provide skills necessary to perform assigned functions according to agency policy.
Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending required in-services.
Promote the agency philosophy and administrative