Homemaker - Woonsocket, RI, US
7 hours ago
Job description
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Home Care Manager, provides homemaking services according to individual care plans for participants of the PACE Organization of Rhode Island. Oversight of performance and job duties conducted by the Homecare Lead CNA during supervisory visits and more frequently as needed.
- Communicates appropriately with client while observing professional boundaries.
- Keeps current on and follows individual homemaker participant care plans in AxisCare at all times.
- Uses proper universal and standard precautions at all times according to PACE-RI policy and procedure.
- Observes participants for emotional, behavioral, and physical changes in condition including, but not limited to any changes in mood, food/fluid intake, speech, ambulation and transfer ability, or other concerns as reported by participant. Promptly reports participant change of condition to supervisor or nursing staff.
- Provides behavioral supervision and support for participants, monitors for and responds to behavioral disturbances such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, exit seeking, etc.
- Reports any concerns to the HC Lead CNA or HC Manager to assure that a clean, sanitary, and safe environment is maintained at all times.
- Assists with meal service, following dietary restrictions and encouraging healthy choices, light housekeeping of Participant care areas in the home. Does laundry, shopping, and errands as assigned.
- Assists with implementing recreation programs in a home setting as well as engaging participant in conversation and activity of choice
- Assists participants with physical activities in support of restorative care plans, that do not require hands on assist, (e.g. walking for exercise).
- Documents all services provided as directed, either on paper or within AxisCare.
- Notifies supervisor of low or excessive supply inventory to maintain a proper amount of supplies.
- Attends staff and participant care planning meetings as requested, and department and agency in-services as required.
- Responds appropriately and in a timely manner to personal alarm devices if present in the home.
- Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive participant and agency information.
- Adheres to PACE-RI's Participant Rights Policy at all times.
- Works weekends as assigned when needed. Performs related duties as assigned
Required Skills & Abilities:
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively
Ability to proficiently perform clinical/skilled tasks associated within scope of position
Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software
Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required
Physical Requirements:
Physical ability to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, lift, stand, walk, stretch and reach for extended periods of time.
Must be able to regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and at times up to 35 pounds.
Must have hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and/or to observe and communicate with participants.
Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings.
Must be able to tolerate conditions typically associated within a medical office and/or home care setting including potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.
Must be able to complete assignments in variable weather conditions and ever-changing and sometimes allergenic environments in participant homes, including extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, and cleaning supplies.
Experience:
1 Year of Relevant Work Experience, Required
1 Year of Experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred
Licensure & Certification Requirements:
None
Position Requirements:
Successful completion of a Homemaker Certification Program (minimum 20 hours)
Driver's License & access to reliable transportation; community-based travel required.
Day Shift
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