Homemaker Attendant

MGA Homecare; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Homecare is seeking a Homemaker Attendant to support in-home care within Colorado communities. You will assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and client scheduling, while maintaining confidentiality and following care plans.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds as needed in a home setting. Prior IHSS or home health experience is preferred; a valid Colorado driver’s license is an asset.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and care instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping: Performs light housekeeping to keep the client safe at home; makes beds, cleans bathroom and kitchen.
• Meal Preparation & Errands: Prepares meals per care plan and dietary needs; runs authorized errands.
• Service Delivery & Scheduling: Provides services as scheduled and communicates changes to the agency and client.
• Documentation & Communication: Documents activities and client concerns; submits paperwork on time.
• Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and adheres to policies; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading care plans

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Circle of Care:

Circle of Care Colorado is an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) agency assisting families in Colorado with providing a more comfortable, personal way to care for children with special needs within the comforts of home. Working with Circle of Care Colorado allows you the opportunity to select an attendant of your choice, or be your own child’s assigned IHSS caregiver.

Circle of Care Colorado is managed by a small team of compassionate professionals with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field. When the most precious lives are on the line, Colorado families can count on Circle of Care to be an active partner in managing home health maintenance services.

Homemaker Attendant

Job Overview

Duties and Responsibilities

Housekeeping

• Performs light housekeeping duties sufficient to keep the client safe in the home, including making and changing the bed, cleaning the bathroom, and cleaning the kitchen area.
• Performs the client’s personal laundry as assigned by the plan of care.
• Identifiesandreportshousehold safety hazards to the supervisor or manager.

Meal Preparation & Errands

• Prepares and serves mealsin accordance withthe client’s plan of care and any dietary needs.
• Completes shopping and errands on behalf of the client as authorized by the plan of care.

Service Delivery & Scheduling

• Provides services when scheduled and communicates promptly to the Agency and clientregardingany schedule changes.
• Accomplishes job responsibilities ina timely, safe, and professional manner.
• Participates in client case conferences according to Agency policy and procedures.

Documentation & Communication

• Documentsactivities performed in the client’s home at the time of the visit.
• Documents client concerns and difficulties and reports the same to the supervisor or manager.
• Completes andsubmitsall required paperwork accurately and on time.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Representsthe Agency in a professional manner and dresses appropriately for job duties.
• Maintains client confidentialityin accordance withHIPAA and Agency policy.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or as communicated by the executive team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and care instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and Agency staff
• Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Ability to solve practical problems and improvise in an unstructured home setting
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and supervisors
• Ability tofrequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds and to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, reaching, and stooping
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s License with applicable car insurance, or reliable transportation to all accepted assignments

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Verifiable work experience providing homemaking or housekeeping services
• Prior experience in a home health care or IHSS setting
• Familiarity with Medicaid programs and IHSS services

Additional Job Description Information

EEO Statement

MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.