Homemaker

Homemaker PositionAASC is seeking competent and talented Homemakers to join our amazing team as we deliver quality home care to clients in the following locations: Tazewell County, VA Russell County, VA Dickenson County, VA Buchanan County, VA. Positions are available in each county and Homemakers are generally assigned to clients within their local service area. When applying, please indicate the county or counties in which you are interested in working.Our employees enjoy the following benefits:Competitive payPaid holidays/benefitsPTO for full-timeDayshift/flexible schedulesPaid training and travel1 to 1 client ratio in homesHomemakerGrade: 5 Reports to: PCA Supervisor/Home Care CoordinatorPosition requirements: Must be at least 18 years or older, able to read, write, and understand English for task performance, be physically capable of performing required tasks, have a valid Social Security number, driver's license, and own transportation. Must be medically cleared of communicable disease, pass a drug test, and undergo a criminal background check. Graduation from high school or equivalency is preferred. Preferred training or experience in homemaking, and one year of experience with the elderly or disabled.Summary: Provides services designed to assist eligible individuals with basic homemaking activities such as cleaning of main living areas, laundry, purchasing and storing groceries, preparing meals, trash disposal, and assisting with mail. May also assist with health-related services to provide stand-by assistance to clients. The Homemaker may be required to provide necessary services as authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Use of therapeutic interpersonal skills in all contacts in the work setting is required. Problems encountered range from routine to complex in nature; significant public contact is required, and the position requires independent decision-making and action.Duties and responsibilities:Assist elderly and disabled clients in their home setting with focus on meals, laundry, light housekeeping, and grocery shoppingKnowledge, skills, and abilities:1. Must be physically able to perform duties and safely lift 20-40 lbs. unassisted.2. Ability to follow exactly oral or written instructions.3. Knowledge of sanitation principles.4. Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions without close or constant supervision.5. Must possess good interpersonal skills.7. Must obey all rules and regulations of AASC Personnel Policy/PACE Program.8. Provide own transportation to and from client appointments. Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens