Are you looking for a career with flexibility? Are you dependable and caring? Then CareGivers is looking for someone just like you! Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required!

NOTE: Must have a reliable vehicle & valid drivers license – this is NOT OPTIONAL – accompanying clients to appointments, shopping, and running errands for clients is part of the job (mileage paid).

Job Opening: Housekeeper/Homemaker/Companion
Hiring Branch: Utica, NY
Job Location(s): Utica NY and surrounding areas
Rate: $16.25 / hour
Available Shifts: Daytime shifts -weekdays – various shift lengths and start times! Up to 40 hours a week available for those with the right availability!

• Depending on shift length, you may visit multiple clients per shift (2 to 3 hours per client). Paid travel time between cases.

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (up to 56 hours)
• Employee Referral Bonus (up to $600 per referral)
• Weekly Paychecks (direct deposit, pay card, or check )
• Paid Travel Time Between Cases
• 401k & Health Benefits Available For Qualified Employees

Or call us! (315) 797-7050

DUTIES: This position is accountable for providing nutritional, environmental and social support services, including household activities to maintain an environment which is safe, clean and promotes the physical and emotional well-being of the client according to CareGivers policies, procedures and standards, including all federal, state and local regulations. Transporting clients to appointments, and shopping/running errands for clients are also part of the job. View job description »

RESPONSIBILITIES (Vary By Client):

• Follow a designated work plan.
• Performing housekeeping activities to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Planning and preparing meals.
• Participate in supportive activities to promote or maintain the client’s independence in the home setting.
• Communicating significant changes in the status of the client and/or family.
• Maintaining a record of activities as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Some or total assistance with making and changing beds.
• Some or total assistance with dusting and vacuuming the rooms which the patient uses.
• Some or total assistance with cleaning of the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and other appropriate rooms.
• Some or total assistance with dishwashing.
• Some or total assistance with listing needed supplies.
• Some or total assistance with shopping for patient if no family member is available or able;
• Some or total assistance with laundering, this may include necessary ironing and mending.
• Some or total assistance with payment of bills and other essential errands.
• Some or total assistance with meal preparation including simple modified diets.
• May accompany to medical appointments, shopping trips, theater, restaurants etc.
• May participate in leisure activities, i.e. card games, puzzles, reading

Requirements:

• Must be caring, dependable, & must meet health requirements
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license required – this is not optional for this position
• Must be 18 or older

About Us… CareGivers is a licensed home care agency with 12 branches in Upstate New York and Western Pennsylvania. We have been providing quality, compassionate home care for over 50 years, and we are always looking for positive and skilled professionals to join our growing team. Come work for a company that feels like family!

**COVID-19 Safety: We are following CDC and Department of Health guidance, and provide our staff with all necessary PPE, including masks, gloves, and face shields.

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Tel: (315) 797-7050
Fax: (315) 797-7343