Homemaker

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

Qualifications

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 patients home and requires frequent times of sitting, moving, bending, crawling, repetitive motion, and talking

- Requires current and valid drivers 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