Homemaker

PACE Organization of Rhode Island; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The PACE Organization of Rhode Island is seeking a dedicated Homemaker to provide personalized care and homemaking services for participants. Under the supervision of the Nursing & Homecare Manager, the Homemaker will engage with clients in a professional manner while ensuring safety and adherence to care plans. Ideal candidates will be dependable, maintain confidentiality, and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, alongside experience in home care settings.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides homemaking services according to individual care plans.
• Observes participants for emotional, behavioral, and physical changes.
• Assists with meal service and light housekeeping.

Skills

Confidentiality

Dependability

Communication

Judgement under stress

Clinical tasks performance

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Nursing & Homecare Manager, provides homemaking services according to individual care plans for participants of the PACE Organization of Rhode Island. Oversight of performance and job duties conducted by the Homecare Lead CNA during supervisory visits and more frequently as needed.

• Communicates appropriately with client while observing professional boundaries.
• Keeps current on and follows individual homemaker participant care plans in AxisCare at all times.
• Uses proper universal and standard precautions at all times according to PACE-RI policy and procedure.
• Observes participants for emotional, behavioral, and physical changes in condition including, but not limited to any changes in mood, food/fluid intake, speech, ambulation and transfer ability, or other concerns as reported by participant. Promptly reports participant change of condition to supervisor or nursing staff.
• Provides behavioral supervision and support for participants, monitors for and responds to behavioral disturbances such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, exit seeking, etc.
• Reports any concerns to the HC Lead CNA or HC Manager to assure that a clean, sanitary, and safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Assists with meal service, following dietary restrictions and encouraging healthy choices, light housekeeping of Participant care areas in the home. Does laundry, shopping, and errands as assigned.
• Assists with implementing recreation programs in a home setting as well as engaging participant in conversation and activity of choice
• Assists participants with physical activities in support of restorative care plans, that do not require hands on assist, (e.g. walking for exercise).
• Documents all services provided as directed, either on paper or within AxisCare.
• Notifies supervisor of low or excessive supply inventory to maintain a proper amount of supplies.
• Attends staff and participant care planning meetings as requested, and department and agency in-services as required.
• Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to personal alarm devices if present in the home.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive participant and agency information.
• Adheres to PACE-RI’s Participant Rights Policy at all times.
• Works weekends as assigned when needed. Performs related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance

Ability to read, write and comprehend English

Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively

Ability to proficiently perform clinical/skilled tasks associated within scope of position

Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required

Physical Requirements

Physical ability to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, lift, stand, walk, stretch and reach for extended periods of time.

Must be able to regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and at times up to 35 pounds.

Must have hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and/or to observe and communicate with participants.

Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings.

Must be able to tolerate conditions typically associated within a medical office and/or home care setting including potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.

Must be able to complete assignments in variable weather conditions and ever-changing and sometimes allergenic environments in participant homes, including extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, and cleaning supplies.

Experience

1 Year of Relevant Work Experience, Required

1 Year of Experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred

Licensure & Certification Requirements

None

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a Homemaker Certification Program (minimum 20 hours)

Driver's License & access to reliable transportation; community-based travel required.