Homemaker Functions

• Engage in dialogue with the client/client pertaining to daily life events.
• Arrange and/or Accompany client for outings our of the home, including but not limited to:
• Family gatherings
• Doctor Visits
• Pharmacy
• Grocery Store
• Post Office
• Religious Services
• Assist in client bills and other financials
• Assist in household tasks such as:
• Laundry
• Sweeping and Mopping
• Dishes
• Vacuuming
• Dusting
• Participate in meal participation
• Perform medication reminders (do not handle and/or provide medication)
• Engage in entertainment activities, including but not limited to:
• Puzzles
• Television Shows and Movies
• Arts and Crafts
• Reading

Personal Care Functions

• Participate in and receive report at shift change when appropriate.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist clients with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist clients with bath functions as directed per the care plan.
• Assist clients with dressing/undressing as necessary.
• Assist clients with hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.).
• Shave male clients with electric razors only.
• Keep clients dry (change clothing, linens, etc. when they become wet or soiled).
• Position clients in correct and comfortable position.
• Assist clients with bowel and bladder functions as per the care plan.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
• Check and report bowel movements and character of stools if a change is noticed and record in notebook.
• Collect specimens as instructed (i.e., urine, sputum, stools, etc.).
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting clients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist clients to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Assist with exercises when appropriate.
• Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aides, etc.) as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, as instructed.
• Answer client calls promptly.
• Ensure that clients who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Check each client routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Assist with the care of the dying client.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
• Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears.
• Provide perineal care.
• Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises if appropriate. Record data as instructed.
• Turn bed-bound clients at least every two (2) hours.
• Observe disoriented clients.
• Record and report data as instructed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person