Homemaker Aide - Commission on Aging

Grand Traverse County Michigan•Gaylord, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary function of this job is to provide homemaking assistance to clients of the Commission on Aging, such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and related tasks. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives. Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Work assignments may be irregular depending on need and number of clients requesting service. It will also require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. preferred but not required.
Some house cleaning experience required.
Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's policy.
CPR Certification.
A background check may be required initially and periodically.
Basic knowledge of English in order to interact effectively with clients and co-workers, as well as to prepare necessary paperwork.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work courteously and effectively with other employees and the public.
Sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
Ability to operate homemaker aide equipment (such as vacuum cleaners and washing machines) safely and in the manner for which they were designed.
Ability to perform manual labor tasks.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
Ability to use sound judgment to detect unusual, harmful, or emergency situations and act accordingly.
Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job.
Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of home cleaning assistance such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors.
Makes beds and shakes small rugs.
Washes dishes, cleans and disinfects kitchen counters, sinks, bathtubs and toilets.
Cleans refrigerator, stove and cupboards.
Washes, dries, folds, and puts away laundry.
Washes walls and inside windows.
Interacts with clients, performs basic checks and monitoring of client situation and environment, and reports all potentially harmful or unusual situations to a supervisor.
Performs as a mandated reporter, when appropriate.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of client services and related information.
Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and/or other related meetings.

Benefits

Medical: High-deductible plan through Priority Health with a contribution to an employee Health Savings Account up to $2,000 annually.
Vision: No cost plan for employees, with an enhanced plan option through EyeMed.
Dental: Provider is Delta Dental, with no cost or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
Wellness: Incentives and programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Recognition: Awards and recognition throughout the year and on anniversary dates.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation: Generous amount of vacation days for benefitted employees.
Holidays: 12 days a year, plus additional floating holidays.
Personal Leave: Up to 72 hours annually, with unused leave paid out up to 40 hours.
Parental Leave: Up to 6 months of leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Retirement: Defined contribution through MERS with a generous match that fully vests after 6 years.
457(b) Retirement Plans: Optional deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans with matching contributions.
Life Insurance: Automatically provided for benefitted employees.
Short Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying two-thirds of salary for up to 182 days.
Long Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying 60 percent of salary for up to 24 months.