Companions/Homemakers- Immediate Hire

Pay: Starting at $19.50

Job Type: Part-time or Full-time

Griswold Home Care for Oahu is seeking a dedicated homemaker to support our clients (kupuna and their ohana) on Oahu with routine tasks associated with living independently at home. Homemakers typically provide clients with companionship, and assistance with light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, escort to appointments, etc.  Homemakers provide clients and their families with support specifically defined in the client's care plan which improve their safety and well-being. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Light housekeeping (e.g., sweep, mop, or vacuum floors, wash dishes, clean sinks/toilets/surfaces)
• Laundry (e.g., change and wash bedding, towels, and/or clothing)
• Running errands (e.g., pick up prescriptions, grocery shopping)
• Escorting to doctor's appointments or social activities
• Light meal preparation (e.g., cooking, warming, or assembling meals)
• Companionship (e.g., talking, playing board games, walking, scrapbooking, correspondence)
   

We offer:

• Flexibility and choice in client assignments (days, times and locations)
• Weekly pay
• Medical, Rx, vision, and dental insurance (requires working a minimum of 20 hours per week on a consistent basis)
• Paid orientation and training
• 401(k) employer contribution of 3% of your base pay; employee deferral not required
• Premium pay on observed holidays (9)
• Referral bonuses
• Employee recognition and spot rewards
• Scholarship opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

Essential Skills:

• Able to lift 40 pounds (we provide training and gait belts)
• Able to prepare simple meals (we provide training if needed)
• Able to demonstrate appropriate cleaning techniques for a home environment (we provide additional training if needed)
• Capable of working independently and/or with a team 

Educational Background/Knowledge/Prior Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Homemaker experience is preferred but not required (we provide opportunities to shadow an experienced caregiver; OJT)
• Human Services experience is a plus. 

Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.