Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc·Bristol, Virginia
Provide basic homemaking services including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping for elderly and disabled clients. Assist with health-related stand-by services as authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team.
WE ARE GROWING! Mount Rogers PACE is seeking competent and talented Homemakers to join our amazing team as we deliver quality home care to clients in the following locations:
Bland County, VA Wythe County, VA Smyth County, VA City of Bristol, VA
Positions are available in each location and Homemakers are generally assigned to clients within their local service area. When applying, please indicate the location/locations in which you are interested in working.
Must be at least 18 years or older, able to read, write, and understand English for task performance, be physically capable of performing required tasks, have a valid Social Security number, driver’s license, and own transportation. Must be medically cleared of communicable disease, pass a drug test, and undergo a criminal background check. Graduation from high school or equivalency is preferred. Preferred training or experience in homemaking, and one year of experience with the elderly or disabled.
Provides services designed to assist eligible individuals with basic homemaking activities such as cleaning of main living areas, laundry, purchasing and storing groceries, preparing meals, trash disposal, and assisting with mail. May also assist with health-related services to provide stand-by assistance to clients. The Homemaker may be required to provide necessary services as authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Use of therapeutic interpersonal skills in all contacts in the work setting is required. Problems encountered range from routine to complex in nature; significant public contact is required, and the position requires independent decision-making and action.
Market context
In Virginia, homemaker roles often draw steady demand from families and care settings that need dependable in-home support for older adults or people with disabilities. These positions are competitive because employers usually want reliable transportation, a clean background, and experience with elderly or disabled populations; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. If you plan to apply, confirm your schedule and driving access before submitting, since those details are commonly screened early.
Duties: And responsibilities:
Assist elderly and disabled clients in their home setting with focus on meals, laundry, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping
1. Must be physically able to perform duties and safely lift 20-40 lbs. unassisted.
2. Ability to follow exactly oral or written instructions.
3. Knowledge of sanitation principles.
4. Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions without close or constant supervision.
5. Must possess good interpersonal skills.
7. Must obey all rules and regulations of AASC Personnel Policy/PACE Program,
8. Provide own transportation to and from client appointments. .
9. Must be accessible by phone and possess a cellular phone or other device capable of
making and receiving phone calls, emails, and recording worked time, and
production of client records.
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