Homecare Assistant I (Part-Time)

Salt-River-Pima--maricopa-Indian-Community-; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is hiring a Homecare Assistant I (Homemaker) to provide basic housekeeping services within clients' homes in the SRPMIC community. The role is non-exempt and involves a clear progression path under supervision from the Homecare Supervisor and Manager.

Responsibilities include light housekeeping, respite/companionship, and accurate documentation while ensuring safety and privacy.

Qualifications

• Must have current Assisted Living Training School, AZ State Board training and certification OR obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must have current CPR certification OR obtain the training and certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must have First Aid Certification OR obtain the training and certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must have Food Handler’s license OR obtain the training and certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must provide proof of training in home accident prevention OR obtain the training and certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping to keep the client environment safe and clean.
• Offer respite and companionship, assist with social activities and appointments.
• Maintain accurate forms of documentation per SSD SOP and required systems.
• Perform other duties to support program operations.

Skills

Household safety

Respite care

Documentation

CPR

First Aid

Food handling

Cooking

Driving/ transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AZ State Board training/certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Food Handler’s license

Job description

Under close supervision from the Homecare Supervisor and the Homecare Manager in the Senior Services Department, assists in the performance of activities related to household maintenance within the client's home. Maintains safe and sanitary living conditions for clients so they remain in their homes in the community. This is a driving position. This job class is treated as FLSA non-exempt. This is a job progression position.

Essential Functions

Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Distinguishing Features

The Homecare Assistant I (Homemaker) differs from the Homecare Assistant II (Personal Care) by providing housekeeping services only rather than the personal care services provided by the Homecare Assistant II or the elevated personal care services provided by the Homecare Assistant III (Specialized Personal Care) or Homecare Supervisor (Senior Services).

1. Household safety for client: Provides periodic \"light\" housekeeping for clients to ensure the client's environment is safe and clean.

• Washes and dries dishes.
• Washes, dries, folds, and irons clothing.
• Stores laundry, linens and makes up the beds.
• Clears floors of any clutter that may create a falling hazard for the client.
• Reminds clients to take prescribed medications at appropriate intervals but is not authorized to administer medicine to clients.
• Plans and cooks meals, taking into consideration special dietary requirements.

2. Respite/Companionship: Assists clients with recreational and social skill development including eating, and escorting to medical and legal appointments, and may provide translation if needed.

• Spends quality time with the client which includes engagement in positive conversation, encouragement, and listening to client concerns, opinions, and general outlook, to be utilized as a therapeutic benefit to the client.
• May escort client to SSD-provided activities such as movies, picnics, and other social events organized by the Homecare Division or other SSD divisions.
• Engages in activities such as working on puzzles, word searches, and reading to the client.
• Introduce new crafts to client which could become a hobby that can foster positive self-esteem and self-worth.
• Respects the client's property, privacy, and special needs.
• Escorts clients to medical and legal appointments and may provide translation if needed.

3. Documentation & Administration: Maintains accurate forms of documentation under Senior Service Department Policy.

• Maintains accurate and timely notes and other relative documented activity on behalf of all case contact.
• Utilizes MAISE, related computerized system, or other required program data proficiently for required documentation each visit.
• Adheres to, and stays in compliance with, the SSD Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding client files, documentation, and confidentiality.
• Provides information and referrals to clients for needed services.

4. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the program and departmental operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, ordinances, customs and traditions of the SRPMIC.
• Knowledge of personal and home hygiene and the importance of hygiene in the healthy functioning of adults.
• Knowledge of the needs of the Elders.

• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and their families, SRPMIC staff, Community Departments, Community Health Representatives, and public health nurses.
• Skill cooking for clients and providing special dietary needs as required.

• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to use typical household appliances including, but not limited to, a washer, dryer, microwave, oven, vacuum, iron, and cooking utensils.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds daily.
• Ability to come into physical contact with typical household cleaning solutions.
• Ability to drive SRPMIC vehicles.
• Ability to learn CPR.
• Ability to learn First Aid.
• Ability to obtain ALTS State Board training and certification.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler’s license.
• Ability to obtain home accident prevention training.
• Ability to properly handle and dispose of contaminated waste materials.
• Ability to drive a SRPMIC vehicle.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GEDisrequired.

• Must have a current Assisted Living Training School, AZ State Board training and certification OR obtain certification in the area within 6 months of hire date.
• Must have current CPR certification OR obtain the training and certification in this area within 6 months from the date of hire.
• Must have First Aid Certification OR obtain the training and certification in this area within 6 months from the date of hire.
• Must have Food Handler’s license OR obtain the training and certification in this area within 6 months from the date of hire.
• Must provide proof of training in home accident prevention OR obtain the training and certification in this area within 6 months from the date of hire.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered.

Underfill Eligibility

An enrolled Community Member who closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Requires flexible work hours and work locations.
• Requires physical contact with typical household cleaning solutions.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).