Homecare Associate

Essential Activities and Tasks Care Management and Service Delivery (80%)

• Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering.
• Plans, shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets, which includes the clean‑up of kitchen area.
• Accompanies patient to medical appointments as specified in the care plan.
• Runs errands with patient/family’s agreement.
• Provides companionship and socialization for the patient.
• Observes the patient for changes in general physical and mental conditions. Reports any changes noted to the nurse.
• Reminds patients to take their medication as prescribed and scheduled.
• Assists to maintain safety in the home. Notifies nurse of safety concerns.

• Adheres to the documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

All other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must successfully complete all sections of the Homemaker written test and completes the Homemaker skills testing by return demonstration.

Experience

• One year experience as a homemaker/ companion for an adult or family member required.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

• Sitting – Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing – Up to 6 hours/day
• Walking – Up to 2 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling patients or equipment/supplies – Up to 50 pounds
• Driving – Up to 6 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays – Required as scheduled
• Subject to patients with various disease processes – Occasional
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses – Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases – II