Homemaker

TEAM INC; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TEAM INC in Derby, CT is seeking a caregiver to assist elderly clients with light housekeeping and shopping to help them remain in their home environment.

The role includes tasks like dusting, vacuuming, laundry, running errands, and grocery shopping, with emphasis on independence and reliability. Candidates should be able to lift up to 25 lbs and drive as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior elderly-care experience is a plus; must have reliable transportation.
• Special Skills: Ability to work independently; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.; able to drive and enter/exit vehicle frequently; climb stairs, bend, lift and reach.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning bathroom and kitchen appliances, and laundry services.
• Run errands for clients such as picking up prescriptions.
• Do grocery shopping for clients.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Reliable transportation

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Derby, CT 06418

To assist elderly clients with light housekeeping and shopping so that they can remain in their home environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning the bathroom and kitchen (including appliances), and laundry services.
• Run errands for clients such as picking up prescriptions.
• Do grocery shopping for clients.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous experience working with the elderly is a plus, must have reliable transportation.
• Special Skills: Ability to work independently, Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., be able to drive including getting into and out of vehicle frequently and sit for brief periods of time, ability to climb stairs, bend and lift and reach.
• Personal Characteristics: Ability to function within guidelines of the Agency’s core values and identification with the Agency mission.