PRN Home Care, Homemaker

PRN Homemaker

Dignity Care Home Care of Indiana is currently recruiting PRN Homemakers to support our clients and enable them to live safely in their homes.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT

The Homemaker is a non-licensed individual who will be responsible for levels of client support that do not include direct, hands-on care. The Homemaker's support will keep clients safe and comfortable in their own homes.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with creating shopping lists
• May drive the client to the store or go to the store for the client
• Organize groceries
• Prepare meals according to the client's restrictions and likes
• Assist clients with their errands
• Organize clothing
• Sort mail
• Water plants
• Housekeeping including: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning the refrigerator, taking out the trash
• Provide emotional support
• Conduct visits to clients as necessary and as scheduled per clients need
• Inform supervisors and/or emergency medical staff about changes in client's health
• Provide verbal report on any changes in the client's environment
• Attend mandatory in-services as required
• Report to immediate supervisor any and all complaints or allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as soon as the complaint or allegation is made known
• Follow all Dignity Care Home Care policies and procedures
• Any other tasks/duties assigned by the Supervisor within the employee's abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to do housework and cooking
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Well-organized and reliable
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with no restrictions
• CPR certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license or proof of other mode of transportation

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to provide Housekeeping and meal preparation
• Demonstrated good communications and public relations skills
• Demonstrated good verbal/written communication skills, knowledge of documentation requirements and service coordination
• Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive and sensitive approach to patient/family needs.