Job: Homemaker & Personal Care Attendant - Northern New Mexico

POSITION SUMMARY: The individual provides home management and companionship for the client and family.JOB DUTIESFollow current, written plan of care as established by supervisor and /or Care Coordination.Cleans house, including sweeping, dusting, etc. of personal living area of client only.Buys groceries and other required items. On occasion, picks up prescriptions.Plans and prepares meals for client only.Assists with personal care such as bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, transfers, exercise, oral hygiene and skin care.Does light laundry and mends clothing.Encourages a patient/client to help themselves insofar as possible.Provides companionship and emotional support.Performs related work as required.Accepts additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.Completes timely and accurate documentation including Homemaker time card and clinical note.Upon hire, must complete timely and accurate documentation of 40 hours of INITIAL continuing in-service education. Their first year.Completes timely and accurate documentation of 12 hours of continuing in-service education each year, thereafter.Reports to Scheduling Supervisor any unusual observations or changes in client
* s habits, health or status.May provide transportation on occasion.Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the Values for Heritage Home Health Care.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: One year experience as a homemaker or personal care attendant through a home care agency, hospital, nursing facility or rehabilitation center Or experience in managing a home or family.
Or
Education and/or training in medical field with demonstrated ability to perform the duties of a Homemaker/Companion.
Licensure/Certification: Current CPR and first aide certification.

At least two verifiable references.
A current health certificate meeting all state requirements-TB Skin Test or Chest x-ray
Ability to successfully pass written homemaker competency tests with 86% or greater accuracy and written general competency tests with 85% or greater accuracy.
Current valid Drivers License, if driving related activities required.
Current automobile insurance, if driving related activities required.
Ability to pass State and Federal Criminal Background check.
Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
Language: Ability to read, write and speak English adequately to complete required reports and follow instructions from client individual service plan/plan of care; may require ability to understand and converse in other languages as defined in clients individual service plan/plan of care.


Benefits:
Wages competitive with market; initial orientation and ongoing training programs; programs to recognize outstanding employee performance; opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plan; flexible work schedule to accommodate your lifestyle.
A great place to work, with great people, for our community.