Homemaker

Housekeeping And Personal Care Support

Under close supervision, performs various housekeeping and/or personal care support services to Sandoval County clients in a residential environment; provides respite and relief services to caregiver; provides nutrition and homemaker services; and conducts wellness observations of client in order to support senior independence and quality of life; and performs other work as required or assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and previous driving experience with a clean driving record for the past one year and experience performing basic office and records/file maintenance and customer service activities; experience working with the elderly population in a caregiving or senior program environment is preferred but not required.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid New Mexico driver's license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Other Requirements

• Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license
• May be required to obtain a TB Skin Test; and may be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within a specified period of time after hire.
• Must pass a background check applicable to position.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives daily to and from seniors homes.
• Provides services to ensure that client needs are met in a safe home setting that promotes independence.
• Provides light housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and light cooking; cleans and maintains kitchens and bathroom areas; may assist client with ironing, picking up prescriptions, etc. as needed or required.
• Documents and reports any activities or changes that may directly affect the client and immediately notifies supervisor of any accident or sudden change in client's emotional or physical condition.
• Maintains accurate records and logs of activities performed and assists in conducting client updates and assessments.
• Attends required training and staff meetings and performs other related work as assigned/directed.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.