Description of an ISSIndividual Support Specialists, also called Homemakers, assist
individuals with household or personal care activities that improve
or maintain adequate well‐being. Services may be provided for
reasons of illness, disability, absence of a caregiver, or to prevent
adult abuse or neglect. Service can include homemaker services,
chores such as shopping, cooking and cleaning, home maintenance,
incidental assistance with personal hygiene and dressing, and
household management needs such as paying bills/ balancing a
checkbook. This position can be consumer‐directed. ISS Work Settings and Populations Served - An ISS works with adults and elders with physical disabilities
- An ISS can work in client’s homes, assisted living centers, residential care facilities, and other health care settings
Hiring RequirementsVary by agency | | TRAINING
REQUIREMENTSThere are no training requirements for this positioin. |
