Homemaker

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Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Homemakers perform housework, assist clients with personal hygiene, and prepare meals. They also monitor clients' functional status and report any health or safety concerns.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience working with the elderly, ideally with specific training in homemaking or vocational education. You are able to pass a drug test and criminal background check, and must be medically cleared of communicable diseases.

Must Have Skills for ATS

homemaking

cleaning

laundry

drug test

criminal background check

Job Description

WE ARE GROWING! AASC is seeking talented Homemakers to join our amazing team as we deliver quality home care to clients in Russell, Tazewell, Dickenson, and Buchanan Counties. 
 

Our employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay with shift differential for holidays or weekends
  • Monday-Friday dayshift schedule
  • On-the-job training
  • Travel pay
  • Generous benefit package including paid holidays for full-time employees
  • Employee referral bonus
                                                                           

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or equivalent is preferred. Training or experience in homemaking and concerns of senior citizens and one year of experience with the elderly. Prefer training in vocational or business education while in high school. Must provide good references from previous employment. Must be medically cleared of communicable disease.  Must be able to pass drug test and criminal background check.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  1. Performs housework such as cleaning main living areas by dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trashcans, laundry, sanitizing DME, etc. 
  2. Assists with personal hygiene to steady client in and out of tub/shower or to set up bath, hygiene items, or clothing.
  3. Purchases groceries and puts them away.
  4. Prepares and serves meals, not to include menu planning for special diets.
  5. Monitors and reports participants functional status to the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
  6. Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to recipient and program operations.
  7. Report health or safety concerns such as communicable disease or infestations.

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Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc

AASC is one of Virginia’s 25 Area Agencies on Aging designated by the Virginia Department for the Aging to carry out the department’s mission to foster the dignity, independence and security of older Virginians by promoting partnerships with communities at the local level. AASC offers information and services for older adults residing in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties.
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