Homemaker - Part Time

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gulf Coast JFCS is seeking a Part-Time Homemaker to support elderly and disabled clients in the Pinellas County area, helping them live independently at home. The role involves homemaker tasks, light housekeeping, and companionship, with a focus on safety and quality of life.

The position is non-exempt and offers a $250 sign-on bonus for new employees, along with $15.45 per hour, paid time off, and retirement plan eligibility after eligibility periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, highly desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in household management tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, reading mail, paying bills, and errands.
• Complete light home maintenance tasks such as house cleaning, laundry, trash removal, vacuuming and dusting.
• Assist Clients with transportation to doctor's appointments where necessary.
• Provide written reports of client contact and services rendered.
• Provide companionship to elderly clients when required.

Skills

Elderly care

Multicultural communication

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We are offering the Part-Time Homemaker a $250 sign-on bonus for new employees. Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

The Homemaker is a non-exempt position responsible for the maintenance and management of assigned clients’ homes, including but not limited to, performing homemaker functions and assistance with assigned housekeeping tasks. The primary goal of this position is to help the elderly and disabled in the Pinellas County area to remain living independently in their chosen home environment and avoid premature nursing home placement.

• Assist in household management tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, reading mail, paying bills, and errands
• Complete light home maintenance tasks such as house cleaning, laundry, trash removal, vacuuming and dusting
• Assist Clients with transportation to doctor's appointments where necessary
• Provide written reports of client contact and services rendered
• Provide companionship to elderly clients when required
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $15.45 per hour
• Paid Time Off based on the number of hours worked.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in 403b Savings Plan with 25% match.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, highly desired, but not required.
• Experience working with the elderly or disabled and household maintenance and management, highly desired
• Ability to work in diverse areas and with multicultural populations
• Ability to use manual dexterity when working with clients
• Ability to lift and/or carry groceries, laundry, trash, etc. up to 30 lbs
• Ability to reach, bend, crouch, stand and climb stairs while performing household tasks in client homes
• Must adhere to and utilize safety measures when using household chemicals and other household materials
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instruction
• Must have the ability effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and staff
• Ability to work in the field at any given time, season or climate in an indoor and outdoor environment
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Must pass the agency Level I and Level II employment screenings to include drug screening and motor vehicle checks.
• Must have a valid drivers' license with auto insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements:

It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.