In Home Caregiver/Homemaker

Job Overview

Join our compassionate team as an In Home Caregiver/Homemaker, where your dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals needing support with daily activities and personal care. This vital role involves providing attentive, respectful, and personalized care within clients’ homes or community settings. You will be instrumental in promoting independence, safety, and comfort for those with diverse needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, or those recovering from illness. Your energetic approach and commitment to quality care will help create a nurturing environment that fosters well-being and dignity. The Homemaker primary function is to provide personal assistance services to the patient under IDG/T Plan of Care, in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Environmental and W orking Conditions: Works in patient’s residence in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home

Duties

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using proper patient transfer methods and manual handling techniques.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and observe for any changes in health status, reporting findings accurately while adhering to HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality.
• Support medication administration following care plans and ensure proper documentation of all patient interactions.
• Provide companionship and emotional support, engaging clients in meaningful activities to promote mental health and cognitive engagement.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and ensuring the home is hazard-free.
• Assist with transportation for medical appointments or community outings, ensuring client safety during transfers using appropriate equipment like Hoyer lifts or patient transfer methods.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees. Maintains patient
• confidentiality.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy, and property.
• Provides light housekeeping, laundry services, errands, assists with meal preparation, per plan of care.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Provide skills necessary to perform assigned functions according to the Hospice policy.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Hospice and demonstrate effective time management
• skills.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending required in-services.
• Promote the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Skills

• Proven experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, dementia (including Alzheimer’s care), or in memory care settings.
• Strong knowledge of patient observation techniques and ability to recognize signs requiring medical attention or intervention.
• Familiarity with home health procedures including medication management, patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and first aid/CPR certification.
• Experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or hospice care environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and documentation while respecting residents’ rights and confidentiality standards.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and operate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or other manual handling devices.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance to protect patient privacy at all times.
• Skilled in meal preparation tailored to special diets and assisting clients with personal transportation needs within the community.
• Education: High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience: One year experience in providing services to individuals needing homemaker/companion assistance, is preferred.
• Skills: Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Competent to perform tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Criminal History: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care that enhances quality of life while working in a supportive environment committed to your professional growth. If you are energetic, detail-oriented, compassionate, and eager to make a positive impact—apply today to join our dedicated caregiving team!

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits

• Paid orientation
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person