Homemaker Aide

City of Marquette • Marquette, MI

1d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Marquette has one part-time position available for a Homemaker Aide with the Marquette Senior Center. Homemaker Aides play a vital role in helping seniors maintain their independence and remain in their own homes. Candidates accepting this position will create a set schedule determining the days and hours they want to work (Monday through Friday). No nights, weekends, or holidays. The hours can range from 10-16 hours per week, based on the candidate’s preference. The hiring rate is $16.48 - $17.92/hr. paid biweekly, with future step increases. Position promotions with higher rate of pay also available. An additional bonus payment dependent on hours worked to be paid out monthly. Paid time off after a 90-day probationary period. Holiday pay is available after the candidate works 1,000 hours in a calendar year (January-December). The duties include housekeeping services and occasional errands for multiple seniors. Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job and applicants must have a valid Michigan driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed. Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

Requirements

• Must have valid Michigan's driver's license and use of a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must have ability to perform physical labor.
• Lifting 75 lbs maximum without the assistance of another person, frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional sitting and driving.
• Must be capable of using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling and operating controls.
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner.
• Ability to distinguish sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
• Ability to distinguish people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
• Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience and desire to work with an elderly clientele.

Responsibilities

• Perform light housekeeping chores for assigned clients (vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathroom and kitchen, etc.).
• Assist client with light meal preparation when authorized to do so by Social Work Coordinator.
• Perform laundry services, including ironing.
• Provide grocery shopping.
• Participate in periodic client review.
• Complete neat and legible daily client records.
• Refer clients to caseworker when client problems and special needs arise.
• Keep all information discussed between client and self confidential with exception of caseworker.
• May provide social/emotional support of client while providing other allowable tasks as above.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off after a 90-day probationary period.
• Holiday pay is available after the candidate works 1,000 hours in a calendar year (January-December).
• Mileage is reimbursed.
• Position promotions with higher rate of pay also available.
• An additional bonus payment dependent on hours worked to be paid out monthly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed