Homemaker Job Description - Massachusetts

Elder Care Services - Homemaker

As part of our care team Homemaker Caregivers support clients by maintaining their ability to continue living at home safely with the proper support. A Homemaker performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their homes.

Interested in becoming a Home Health Aide - We provide you with free Home Health Aide training while you work at Connected Home Care. Once completed, you will receive an increase in pay and responsibilities.

JOB DETAILS:

• Assist with the activities of daily living including but not limited to:
  • Light Housekeeping – including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, dishwashing, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and changing beds
  • Laundry and linen service to include washing, ironing and folding clothes.
  • Prepares meals and snacks according to care plan - this may include following a specialized diet plan as identified on the care plan
  • Shopping service to client for grocery and clothes.
  • Incidental transportation for client which includes visits to doctor appointments, friends, family members, or stores.
• Monitor client supplies
• Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance
• Follow a written care plan and maintain records of daily activities
• Escort clients on appointments (requires pre-approval)
• Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A mature person 18 or older
• High school education or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
• Has an interest in working with elders
• Possess a driver’s license and a reliable car
• Is able to understand and carry out directions and instructions of written care plan, recorded messages and keep records
• Flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies