Job Purpose:

- The Home Care Support employee is responsible for performing direct support services as established upon completion of the admission assessment.


Key Responsibilities:

- Providing light housekeeping services.

- Providing errand services.

- Delivering and completing required client and agency documents.

- Reporting changes in client condition according to department protocols.

- Performing other department or agency functions.

Qualifications

Required Education:

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent


Required Experience:

- Experience in providing direct support services

- Experience in maintaining and documenting confidential records


Preferred Experience:

- Prefer two years of general housekeeping experience, either residential, corporate, or medical facility related to this position

- Community health care service experience with culturally diverse and/or elderly population


Required Skills and Abilities:

- Able to use mature judgment and be sensitive to older adults, family, and community

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with LifeCare staff, clients, and other community agencies

- Ability to document and maintain confidential records


Preferred Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to read a map and find various locations

- Ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff members

- Knowledge of basic housekeeping practices and cleaning