This is domestic service work providing care to elderly and/or disabled clients in their homes.

Employees in this class perform a variety of homemaking, personal care services, respite and chore service for assigned clients. Duties include light cleaning, washing laundry, shopping, planning and preparing meals, and escort services. Personal care services include assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for quality and conformity with departmental policies and procedures, while a Registered Nurse oversees performance of personal care.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Provides personal care including assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, ambulation, transfers, mouth care and help with toileting.

Carries out essential housekeeping duties to maintain acceptable housekeeping standards.

Discusses the planning of menus with individuals and families to enable the preparation of well-balanced nutritious meals.

Performs laundry service, clothing care and repair, as needed; provides escort services when necessary; assists with shopping if required.

Maintains daily telephone contact with supervisor to discuss ideas, information and approaches concerning the client; prepares notes of observations made about the client, and prepares time sheets.

Informs supervisor immediately of clients experiencing unusual conditions, unattended health and/or social service problems.

Participates in training, meetings and client staffings.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of basic skills in good housekeeping.

Knowledge of departmental procedures for the provisions of home care services.

Knowledge of good nutrition and grooming practices for the elderly.

Ability to use good judgement in providing home care services.

Ability to work patiently with clients in a caring, gentle manner.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Willingness to serve people and provide personal care.

REV 9-91