Homemaker Aide

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a Homemaker Aide to provide compassionate in-home support on Long Island. The role focuses on helping seniors maintain independence by performing housekeeping, bed making, laundry, and light cooking while reporting changes to the supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid NYS driver's license, and the ability to travel locally to client homes.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with and compassion for Seniors.
• Experience completing household tasks.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum, washing machine, dryer, microwave and other tools used in household cleaning.
• Ability to use computer, fax, copier and telephone.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience as a Companion, Helper and/or Home Aide preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license required; transportation to/from client's home; car preferred; client not permitted to ride in employee vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform house cleaning in client residence including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and dishwashing and using/cleaning appliances.
• Make and change clients' beds and complete laundry.
• Immediately report any problems or changes in client needs to supervisor.

Skills

Compassion for seniors

Household tasks experience

Cleaning equipment operation

Computer, fax, copier, telephone

Licensed driver

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Washing machine

Dryer

Microwave

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for a full time Homemaker Aide with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing "care with dignity and life with hope".

Responsibilities

• Perform house cleaning in client residence including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping as well as dishwashing and using/cleaning appliances;
• Make and change clients' beds and complete laundry.
• Immediately report any problems or changes in client needs e.g. as need for help with bathing or personal care to supervisor.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in working with and compassion for Seniors.
• Experience completing household tasks.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum, washing machine, dryer, microwave and other tools used in household cleaning.
• Ability to use computer, fax, copier and telephone.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience as a Companion, Helper and/or Home Aide preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license required. Transportation necessary to/from client's home. Car preferred as traveling locally is required. NOTE: Client is not permitted to travel in employee vehicle.

Schedule: 35 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $20.47 per hour - benefits included.

This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position.