DAP Health – Homemaker – Palm Springs, CA

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you’re looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary
The Homemaker will provide in-home support for clients who are too ill to perform household chores. In-home caregivers provide homemaker services for a range of household services necessary for the maintenance of individuals in the home setting to prevent or postpone
institutionalization when long- or short-term illness and disability require supportive, therapeutic,or compensatory services to sustain independent living.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

• Sweep, vacuum, and/or wash floor surfaces
• Wash kitchen counters and sinks
• Clean the bathroom
• Store food and supplies
• Take out garbage
• Dust and clean up
• Routine cleaning of oven, stove, and/or microwave
• Clean and defrost refrigerator
• Assist with disposal of expired food items
• Chang bed linen
• Promote a safe environment by removing or reporting hazardous debris or dirt
• Meal preparation and clean up
• Routine laundry, ironing, folding, and storing of clothes on hangers, shelves, or in drawers
• Reasonable local shopping and errands, limited to the nearest available stores
• Report all observed or stated patient changes to case manager
• Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of all care provided and returndocumentation to office/department according to established policy
• Document all communication with providers
• Participate in care coordination meetings as needed
• Recognize limitations in providing care and perform prescribed duties as allowed by law
• Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families,and other healthcare professionals
• Adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality
• Maintain compliance with yearly training requirement of HIV, infection control, and HIPAA courses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over any sponsorship of any type of employment Visa at this time.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Manage priorities and workflow
• Be flexible, and a willingness to work within a variety of home settings
• Change priorities as needed with enthusiasm
• Work independently
• Work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrate competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
• Exhibit good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Demonstrate strong charting/documentation skills
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exhibit strong organizational skills
• Be a creative and innovative team player
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Education and Experience

• Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Operates in the patient’s home and requires frequent times of sitting, moving, bending, crawling, repetitive motion, and talking
• Requires current and valid driver’s license and current personal auto insurance
• Requires occasional contact with the specialized population served
• May be exposed occasionally or in an emergency to blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin or tissue specimens