Homemaker Companion

Horizon Home Care & Hospice; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care and hospice is seeking compassionate Homemaker Companions to join their dedicated team. This role emphasizes building meaningful relationships with clients while providing essential services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation. With a commitment to work-life balance, the organization offers flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings plans. If you're looking to make a significant impact in your community and help individuals maintain their independence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values care and compassion in every interaction.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Competitive Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Must have a valid WI Driver's License and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping and meal preparation in patients' homes.
• Provide companionship and assist with errands and transportation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Independence

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Telephony

Vehicle

Job description

To some people, home is a place. To others, it's a feeling. To us, it's whatever our patients need it to be, wherever they are. Horizon is a home care and hospice provider built on a foundation of care that celebrates the human spirit and the desire for security, comfort and compassion. We make a loving difference in the lives of our patients and families in offering our wide breadth of services. Our expertise is second to none, allowing us to give our patients the best care available.

Looking to help those within our community? Searching for a career that truly allows you to make a difference? Are you an out-going individual that enjoys building relationships?

If this sounds like you, look no further, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Homemaker Companions are a dedicated group of individuals that work hard to ensure our clients can remain as independent as possible in their homes. Our Homemaker Companions focus their time and efforts on providing thorough housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry services. They also assist with shopping and errands for those clients that request such services. And while all of these are important, what sets us apart is our desire to ensure our Homemaker Companions also develop life-enriching, life-enhancing relationships with our clients. Our Homemaker Companions take the time to truly understand our clients' needs; so whether it’s deep cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, organizing closets and cupboards, sharing family recipes while preparing meals, enjoying the summer breeze while gardening, or simply providing safe transportation to and from appointments, our Homemaker Companions will be there.

As a Homemaker Companion, you will:

• Perform necessary Homemaker Companion services in patient's home by conducting housekeeping per the directive (bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, vacuuming/washing floors, dusting, etc.).
• Provide appropriate companionship and maintain professional boundaries with patients and family members.
• Perform errands and transportation needs for patient based on patients' needs (clean vehicle; driving safety; being timely; appropriate money handling).
• Perform meal preparation per patient standards including safety precautions for food preparation to include food safety (expired food), kitchen safety and meeting dietary needs/requirements.
• Consistently complete office paperwork (mileage, PTO, availability forms) and Telephony according to Supervisor standards. Telephony must be completed at the start/end of every visit.
• Communicate timely with team when patient is not at home for a scheduled visit, change in upcoming schedule and/or when need for assigned length of visit changes, adheres to assigned schedule.

Horizon Offers Our Homemaker Companions:

• Work/Life Balance Flexible Work Schedules to Meet your Needs
• Competitive Pay & Mileage Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan, including an Employer Match
• Extensive orientation program to help you succeed in your new role
• Career development & advancement, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Wellness Program and More!

Honored to be recognized as a 9-time Top Workplace! To learn more about our current opportunities visit our Careers Page: https://jobs.horizonhch.com/ or contact our Recruiter: Alicia Nelson Email: [e-mail]

With Horizon, You're Home.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Current/Valid WI Drivers License; plus reliable/insured vehicle

Part-time (20-32 hours/week) - 8am-4:30pm

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Supportive Home Care