HOMEMAKER PROVIDER - PART TIME

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Homemaker Provider, under general supervision, performs general housekeeping, cooking and related

household tasks to aid disabled, convalescent and/or aged eligible adults in maintaining and restoring home life.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Teach and provide home management skills.

 Prepare meals

 General cleaning

 Floor care

 Laundry

 Other miscellaneous duties as specified by the Division for Aging Services in order to provide a safe and

sanitary living environment for the client.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of first aid, CPR, and other basic emergency medical care techniques and methods.

 Skill in communicating with elderly people.

 Must be able to perform all duties of the position

 Ability to demonstrate maturity of attitude toward work assignments.

 Ability to converse effectively on the telephone

 Ability to work under intermittent supervision

 Ability to deal with minor emergencies arising in connection with assignment.

 Ability to work under stress in a crisis situation

 Ability to identify own limitations with regard to emergencies and crisis; report these to the proper supervisor.

 Ability to understand, respect, and maintain confidentiality in regards to the detail of case circumstances.

 Ability to read, write, and follow written/oral instructions