This recruitment has been extended until May 14, 2024.

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. ** 

This recruitment is for a 29 hours per week vacancy and includes prorated PERS, annual and sick leave benefits.
Responsible for providing personal and household assistance to citizens with general cleaning, preparation of meals, shopping for household goods, paying bills, and writing letters/completing documents.

• Maintains the living quarters in a clean and orderly condition; dusts, vacuums and sweeps floors; washes dishes and cleans kitchen areas and appliances; cleans bathrooms including fixtures and mirrors; changes and launders bed linens.
• Sorts and launders personal laundry or takes to the dry cleaners, as required; folds clean clothes and hangs or places in the proper storage space.
• Assists clients by shopping for food and preparing meals for immediate consumption or pre-packaging prepared meals for later use.
• Assists with transportation by completing errands, i.e., application process for DART Transportation Services. Transportation as a last resort, if needed.
• Observes client's physical and emotional condition, support system, or home environment; reports significant changes that may require additional services, including medical care; may be directed to notify Elder Protective Services and Aging and Disability Services, if needed in regard to neglect, abuse, exploitation, or isolation incidents/issues.
• Maintains accurate records regarding work performed, including monies spent and mileage driven.
• Conducts client assessments prior to service; develops care plan utilizing established criteria; conducts additional assessments as required.
• Participates in in-service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.
• Ensure use of accepted safety practices at client's residence; recognize safety hazards and act accordingly; report safety concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• May interview and assess clients requesting assistance; may provide input to determine eligibility and priority; provides verification for shopping and completes documentation as required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:
High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of volunteer domestic or personal care experience in a setting other than one's own household.; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
 
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Practices and techniques for maintaining a household.
• Business arithmetic.
• Basic safety practices related to the work.
• Basic personal hygiene techniques.
• County geography.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

 
Skill in:
 

• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Basic computer skills, Smart Phone use, Outlook Calendar, and homemaker specific software programs.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Following safety protocols and in the recognition of workplace hazards.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Operating a motor vehicle in an efficient and safe manner.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

 
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR, AED and Blood Borne Pathogen certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Mobility to work in a household setting and use cleaning equipment; strength and agility to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds; stamina to stand and walk for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
 
Work is subject to performance under exposure to extensive travel, bodily fluids, fumes, gases, noise and chemicals.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.