HOMEMAKER

at Dubois~Douglas Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONS- HOMEMAKER

Homemaker shall have knowledge and skill equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school; experience as a homemaker, either in own home or employment; Knowledge of nursing care, first aid and personal and environmental hygiene; knowledge of all areas of budgeting, housekeeping, nutrition, food preparation and clothing care.

Duties and responsibilities include:

1. Helping to establish household routines.

2. Assist/Teaching proper clothing care.

3. Performing routine housekeeping, such as making and changing of beds, dusting, washing dishes, vacuuming and keeping the kitchen and bathroom clean.

4. Instructs customers in budgeting; assists in preparation of shopping lists, encourages good buying practices, and makes the necessary purchases of food and other basic items where the customer cannot do the shopping; planning and preparing meals and special diets where necessary; attempting to conform to family dietary habits; and keeping in mind proper nutrition and the family's food allowance; encourages the family to correct inadequate or poor dietary practices.

5.Giving non-medical personal care as needed, assistance with dressing, washing and bathing; care of teeth or dentures; demonstrates and instructs family members in good hygiene practices.

6. Accompany customer to doctor office appointments and other places as necessary to conduct personal.

7. Preparing a written record of each case served consisting of daily records of activities, observations, progress toward goals and direct hours of service.

8. Attend training classes and staff conferences.

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