Homecare Associate

Ohio Living; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Homemaker/Companion to support patients at home, providing homemaking and companionship to help individuals remain independent.

The role includes meal preparation, light housework, running errands, and accompanying patients to appointments, with adherence to standards and safety. Training and testing are required to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must successfully complete Homemaker written test and complete Homemaker skills testing by return demonstration.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering.
• Plans, shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets, including kitchen clean-up.
• Accompanies patient to medical appointments as specified in the care plan.
• Runs errands with patient/family’s agreement.
• Provides companionship and socialization for the patient.
• Observes changes in physical and mental conditions; reports to nurse.
• Reminds patients to take medications as prescribed.
• Assists to maintain home safety; notifies nurse of concerns.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Schedule: PRN

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Homemaker/Companion provides homemaking and/or companion services to patients enabling them to remain in the home by supplementing the patient and family/caregiver abilities for home management in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Care Management and Service Delivery - 80%

• Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering.
• Plans, shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets, which includes the clean-up of the kitchen area.
• Accompanies patient to medical appointments as specified in the care plan.
• Runs errands with patient/family’s agreement.
• Provides companionship and socialization for the patient.
• Observes the patient for changes in general physical and mental conditions. Reports any changes noted to the nurse.
• Reminds patients to take their medication as prescribed and scheduled.
• Assists to maintain safety in the home. Notifies nurse of safety concerns.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 20%

• Adheres to the documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must successfully complete all sections of the Homemaker written test and complete the Homemaker skills testing by return demonstration.

Experience

• One year experience as a homemaker/ companion for an adult or family member required.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 6 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 2 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
• Driving - Up to 6 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled
• Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II