Housekeeper Companion

Job Summary:

The Housekeeper Companion provides housekeeping assistance and interactive companionship to clients, helping them maintain independent living within their home. This role requires a high level of discretion and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of homemaking activities, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and laundry
• Polish and clean fixtures in rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms
• Clean and disinfect all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen, and household appliances
• Gather and dispose of trash and waste materials using specified bags and/or containers
• Provide companionship through interactive activities and conversation
• Perform duties in a safe manner and comply with established policies and procedures
• Perform all duties in compliance with established safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Competencies:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of required training
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee will only utilize non-toxic chemicals. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting in excess of 15lbs, with or without assistance, depending on assignment requirements. Bending and stooping to prepare equipment for consumer or managing consumer environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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