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Home care aide.
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Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-27
- Location
- Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $22–$23.10 an hour
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: DAP Health Sunrise - Palm Springs, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00 - $23.10Hourly, Job Category: Health Care, 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
Qualifications: 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
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