HOUSEKEEPER/HOME HEALTH AIDE, $26-$30/hr, M-F, 9-1. (Newton Centre)
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compensation: $26.00-$30.00/hour, depending on ability and experience, plus two weeks paid vacation after one year.
employment type: part-time
job title: Housekeeper/Home Health Aide, 9am-1pm, M-F.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Drive to your lakeside work in a welcoming, peaceful, and attractive home, helping a caring and reasonable young-at-heart senior couple with a variety of activities. Receive pay that can give you peace of mind about your extra expenses, or the cheerful promise of a future vacation. After one year, you can look forward to two weeks of paid vacation, plus an optional two vacation weeks without pay. All equipment and supplies will be provided.
YOUR WORK DAYS AND HOURS
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:00 am. to 1:00 pm.
Some flexibility in days and hours may be available.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning and everyday housekeeping;
Various local errands, eg. going to the market, the pharmacy, the post office;
Laundry;
Working on special projects together, eg. cleaning and organizing closets, drawers, the refrigerator/freezer;
Occasional cleaning and organization of household areas, eg. basement, attic, garage, with our help/guidance;
Simple meal preparation;
Occasional trips driving to medical appointments;
Other activities that you or we think would be helpful.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
A current driver's license, and your own safe, dependable car with required insurance, and a safe driving record with the DMV are necessary;
You can pass a criminal background (CORI) test;
You can pass a drug screening test;
You can make a long-term commitment;
You are, or will arrange to be, up to date with Covid 19 and other vaccines, as recommended by the CDC;
You have the ability to speak, understand and write English well enough to do this job competently, including reading and following written directions;
Formal work experience in this field is desirable, but not required, if you have the necessary qualities and skills;
References from at least three people, including two from recent employers, if possible (with their telephone numbers if you are offered an interview) are necessary;
You are honest and dependable.
DESIRABLE APPLICANT TRAITS
We are looking for a reliable, flexible, caring, and competent person with integritysomeone who feels good about arriving each morning to be greeted by our appreciative smiles.
Please keep in mind that my medical limitations require substantial house-cleaning help, not because I won't do these modest physical tasks, but because I can't do them. I need the generous gift of the strengths you have, but I have lost. I can walk, take care of my own personal needs, use a computer, manage my medications and appointments, and have a chat and a good laugh together as we go through our mornings.
REQUESTED INFORMATION
We look forward to hearing from you, if you would like to pursue this job further. Please email us, and include information about YOUR:
Education and work history (include dates and brief descriptions);
Personality, including strengths, and traits you would like to change;
Skills and traits that are important for this work, indicating which you have and which you'd like to improve;
Your family and living setting (please include your address).
We appreciate your interest, and the time you've given to applying for this job. Please include your phone number, and good times to reach you.
Diana and Ralph
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