At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Job Summary
The Homemaker will provide in-home support for clients who are too ill to perform household chores. In-home caregivers provide homemaker services for a range of household services necessary for the maintenance of individuals in the home setting to prevent or postpone
institutionalization when long- or short-term illness and disability require supportive, therapeutic,or compensatory services to sustain independent living.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Sweep, vacuum, and/or wash floor surfaces
- Wash kitchen counters and sinks
- Clean the bathroom
- Store food and supplies
- Take out garbage
- Dust and clean up
- Routine cleaning of oven, stove, and/or microwave
- Clean and defrost refrigerator
- Assist with disposal of expired food items
- Chang bed linen
- Promote a safe environment by removing or reporting hazardous debris or dirt
- Meal preparation and clean up
- Routine laundry, ironing, folding, and storing of clothes on hangers, shelves, or in drawers
- Reasonable local shopping and errands, limited to the nearest available stores
- Report all observed or stated patient changes to case manager
- Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of all care provided and returndocumentation to office/department according to established policy
- Document all communication with providers
- Participate in care coordination meetings as needed
- Recognize limitations in providing care and perform prescribed duties as allowed by law
- Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
- Adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality
- Maintain compliance with yearly training requirement of HIV, infection control, and HIPAA courses
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities
- Manage priorities and workflow
- Be flexible, and a willingness to work within a variety of home settings
- Change priorities as needed with enthusiasm
- Work independently
- Work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
- Understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Demonstrate competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
- Exhibit good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Demonstrate strong charting/documentation skills
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exhibit strong organizational skills
- Be a creative and innovative team player
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Education and Experience
- Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Operates in the patient's home and requires frequent times of sitting, moving, bending, crawling, repetitive motion, and talking
- Requires current and valid driver's license and current personal auto insurance
- Requires occasional contact with the specialized population served
- May be exposed occasionally or in an emergency to blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin or tissue specimens