Homemaker Aide

Grand Traverse County Michigan•Gaylord, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Homemaker Aide provides homemaking assistance to clients of the Commission on Aging, including laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and related tasks. Employees work as part of a team and help ensure the team meets its objectives. Work assignments may be irregular depending on service needs and the number of clients requesting assistance. The role requires travel in the employee’s own vehicle. The position involves manual labor and regular contact with senior citizens, Commission on Aging customers, and coworkers. Supervision consists of general instructions for new assignments, with advice and assistance normally available. Employees must meet the minimum requirements and conditions of employment and perform essential duties successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Some house-cleaning experience is required.
A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance are required; the employee must maintain eligibility to drive under the County’s Vehicle policy.
CPR certification is required.
Basic knowledge of English to communicate effectively with clients and coworkers and prepare necessary paperwork.
Interpersonal skills to work courteously and effectively with employees and the public, including sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
Ability to operate homemaker aide equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and washing machines, safely and as designed.
Ability to perform manual labor tasks and work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to use sound judgment to detect unusual, harmful, or emergency situations and act accordingly.
Ability to comprehend, process, and apply verbal and written information appropriate to the job.
Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
A satisfactory background check may be required initially and periodically; it may include identity, criminal-record, education or credential, driving-record, fingerprint, and drug or alcohol checks as allowed by law.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or a GED is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Dust, vacuum, sweep, and mop floors.
Make beds and shake small rugs.
Wash dishes and clean and disinfect kitchen counters, sinks, bathtubs, and toilets.
Clean refrigerators, stoves, and cupboards.
Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry.
Wash walls and inside windows.
Interact with clients and perform basic checks and monitoring of their situations and environments.
Report potentially harmful or unusual situations to a supervisor.
Act as a mandated reporter when appropriate.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of client services and related information.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and other related meetings.

Benefits

High-deductible medical plan through Priority Health, with an annual County contribution of up to $2,000 to an employee Health Savings Account.
No-cost employee vision plan and an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
Dental insurance through Delta Dental, with no employee cost or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
Wellness incentives and programs.
Employee awards and recognition throughout the year and on anniversary dates.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually for eligible courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation days for benefitted employees.
12 annual holidays and additional floating holidays.
Up to 72 hours of personal leave annually, depending on contract; unused personal leave is paid annually up to 40 hours.
Up to six months of parental leave beginning at birth or adoption.
Defined-contribution retirement plan through MERS with a match that fully vests after six years of employment.
Optional 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans with matching contributions up to an approved amount, subject to applicable contract provisions.
Life insurance for benefitted employees.
Short-term disability plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying two-thirds of salary or wages for up to 182 days.
Long-term disability plan through Mutual of Omaha, paying 60 percent of salary or wages for up to 24 months.