Housekeeping & Laundry - Housekeeper I

Salary: $16.49 - $22.25 Hourly
Location : 42507 W. Peters and Nall Road, Maricopa, AZ 85139, AZ
Job Type: PTNonExempt
Job Number: 26-00025
Department: Health and Human Services
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary
Under general supervision, this position performs general household tasks (i.e. housekeeping, cooking, etc.) in aiding those who have needs that require personal care and supervision due to advanced age, infirmity, physical conditions or mental impairments.
The position of Homemaker is used to fill personnel vacancies within the Health and Health Services department on an as needed basis. There is no guarantee for minimum hours worked. This is not a Homemaker developmental program, but a Homemaker augmentation program.
Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in providing homecare services preferred or related work; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Must complete and pass a background check.

Additional Requirement: Applicant must obtain First Aid/CPR certification, acquire a TB skin test and a Food Handler's card within the first 60 days of the start date of employment. The Health and Human Services Department will assist in obtaining the certifications.

Examples of Duties
Teaches and provides home management skills to the client.
Prepares meals for client.
Provides general cleaning of client's home, washing and drying dishes, floor care, dusting and other general household cleaning.
Wash, dry and iron if needed of client's laundry.
Other miscellaneous duties that will provide a safe and sanitary living environment for the client.
Other Requirements
Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
Knowledge of nutritional and preparation of foods.
Skill in performing homemaking and home health aide assignments.
Skill in communicating with elderly people.
Must be willing to assist with general household task such as: bed making, dish washing, laundry/iron and planning and preparing nutritional meals.
Must have the ability to perform job duties independently with limited supervision.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times regarding client's information.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to interact with individuals with a range of moods, attitudes and behaviors.
Ability to demonstration a professional level of integrity and positive attitude at all times.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community officials and the general public.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position: light lifting, bending, stooping, reaching and carrying.