Homemaking/Companion - Hiring Immediately

Company: At Home Senior Care
Location: West Springfield
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Homemaking/Companion $17/hr $250 if you refer a friend who wants to work 25hrs + per week As part of our care team Homemaker Caregivers support clients by maintaining their ability to continue living at home safely with the proper support. A Homemaker performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their homes.

Interested in becoming a Homemaker but you don't have certification? We provide you with free Homemaker training while you work at At Home Senior Care.

JOB DETAILS:

• Assist with the activities of daily living including but not limited to:
  • Light Housekeeping - including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, dishwashing, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and changing beds
  • Laundry and linen service to include washing, ironing and folding clothes.
  • Prepares meals and snacks according to care plan - this may include following a specialized diet plan as identified on the care plan
  • Shopping service to client for groceries and picking up or prescriptions.
    
    • Monitor client supplies
    • Observe and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior or appearance
    • Follow a written care plan and maintain records of daily activities
    • Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc
    • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS:
      
      
      • A mature person 21 or older
      • High school education or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
      • Has an interest in working with elders
      • Possess a driver's license and a reliable car
      • Is able to understand and carry out directions and instructions of written care plan, recorded messages and keep records
      • Flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies

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