Job: Homemaker/Caregiver/Companion - Albuquerque/Espanola/Santa Fe/Estancia/Moriarty/East Mountains

POSITION SUMMARY:
The individual provides home management and companionship for the client and family.

JOB DUTIES
Follow 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 clients habits, health or status.
May provide transportation on occasion.

Requirements:

At least one year as a homemaker through a home care agency, hospial, or nursing home.Two verifiable references.Ability to pass State and Federal Criminal Background check.Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, stoop, and sit for prolonged time.


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.