Homemaker

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary
The Homemaker will provide in-home support for clients who are too ill to perform household chores. In-home caregivers provide homemaker services for a range of household services necessary for the maintenance of individuals in the home setting to prevent or postpone 
institutionalization when long- or short-term illness and disability require supportive, therapeutic,or compensatory services to sustain independent living.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

• Sweep, vacuum, and/or wash floor surfaces
• Wash kitchen counters and sinks
• Clean the bathroom
• Store food and supplies
• Take out garbage
• Dust and clean up
• Routine cleaning of oven, stove, and/or microwave
• Clean and defrost refrigerator
• Assist with disposal of expired food items
• Chang bed linen
• Promote a safe environment by removing or reporting hazardous debris or dirt
• Meal preparation and clean up
• Routine laundry, ironing, folding, and storing of clothes on hangers, shelves, or in drawers
• Reasonable local shopping and errands, limited to the nearest available stores
• Report all observed or stated patient changes to case manager
• Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of all care provided and returndocumentation to office/department according to established policy
• Document all communication with providers
• Participate in care coordination meetings as needed
• Recognize limitations in providing care and perform prescribed duties as allowed by law
• Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families,and other healthcare professionals
• Adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality
• Maintain compliance with yearly training requirement of HIV, infection control, and HIPAA courses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Manage priorities and workflow
• Be flexible, and a willingness to work within a variety of home settings
• Change priorities as needed with enthusiasm
• Work independently
• Work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrate competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
• Exhibit good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Demonstrate strong charting/documentation skills
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exhibit strong organizational skills
• Be a creative and innovative team player
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Education and Experience

• Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Operates in the patient’s home and requires frequent times of sitting, moving, bending, crawling, repetitive motion, and talking
• Requires current and valid driver’s license and current personal auto insurance
• Requires occasional contact with the specialized population served
• May be exposed occasionally or in an emergency to blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin or tissue specimens

Salary : $21 - $23