Home Care - Homemaker - PRN - Advent Health - Waterman, FL

Location - 100% travel to patients home in Waterman surrounding areas

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides assistance in the home with housekeeping. Does not provide hands on care

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintains home in optimum state of cleanliness and safety depending on family resources.
· Meal preparation.
· Grocery shopping or other errands as needed.
· Care of children if necessary.
· Reports to Registered Nurse Case Manager any incidents or problems related to work or to the Client/family.
· Documents care provided.
· May stabilize client when walking, standing, or sitting.
· Provides companionship and escort services to client.
· Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and case conferences as appropriate.
· Compliant with Infection Control Practices.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Documented training as required for agency state licensure; this training may be provided by the agency.
· Compliance with agency requirements listed for employment under the Policy and Procedure Application and Acceptance.
· Ability to understand the needs of the client to which they are assigned and recognize those conditions, which need to be reported to the Registered Nurse Case Manager.
· Must be able to read and write in English language.
· Valid Florida drivers license and safe driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
· High school diploma