HOMEMAKER AIDE - Part Time

Grand Traverse County Michigan

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position. The number of hours and work schedule will be determined based on departmental needs, client service demands, and the availability of the selected applicant. The primary function of this position is to provide homemaking assistance to clients of the Commission on Aging, including laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and other related household tasks. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for contributing to the team’s service objectives. Employees must meet the minimum qualifications and conditions of employment and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation. The work schedule may vary depending on departmental needs and the number of clients requesting services. The position requires travel to client locations using the employee’s personal vehicle.

Requirements

Some house cleaning experience required
Requires a valid drivers license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's policy.
CPR Certification
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.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of home cleaning and homemaking assistance such as the following.
Dusts, vacuums, sweeps and mops 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, 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: The County offers employees a high-deductible plan through Priority Health. To help cover the cost of the deductible, Grand Traverse County will deposit a contribution amount up to $2,000 into an employee Health Savings Account every year. You may also direct deposit funds into this account every pay period.
Vision: The County provides a no cost plan for employees. We also offer an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
Dental: Our dental insurance provider is Delta Dental. You will pay no costs or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
Wellness: Grand Traverse County is committed to creating a culture of health. We provide a variety of incentives and programs that allow you to live a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Recognition: We highly value our employees, which we show by providing our employees awards and recognition throughout the year, and on anniversary dates.
Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation: Grand Traverse County provides a generous amount of vacation days to benefitted employees so you can spend time with family and friends.
Holidays: The County gives you 12 days a year to celebrate holidays. Beyond these 12 days, you will receive additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.
Personal Leave: Employees receive up to 72 hours annually depending on contract, to use for appointments, take care of family needs and other personal reasons. Employees are paid every year for unused personal leave up to 40 hours.
Parental Leave: Employees may take up to 6 months of leave to begin at birth or date of adoption of their child.
Retirement: Grand Traverse County offers a defined contribution through MERS. The plan includes a generous match that fully vests after 6 years of employment.
457(b) Retirement Plans: The County also offers optional 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans with matching contributions up to an approved amount, based on applicable contract provisions.
Life Insurance: Benefitted employees automatically receive life insurance.
Short Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays two thirds of your salary or wages for a maximum of 182 days.
Long Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays 60 percent of your salary or wages for a maximum of 24 months.