Homemaker Aide

Grand Traverse County Michigan•Gaylord, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Traverse County is seeking a Homemaker Aide to provide essential homemaking assistance to clients of the Commission on Aging. This role involves tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and related household duties. Employees are expected to work as part of a team, ensuring objectives are met. The position requires travel to client homes in the employee's own vehicle, and work assignments may vary based on client needs. Employees must be able to perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

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

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 up to $2,000 annual contribution to employee Health Savings Account.
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: Variety of incentives and programs to promote 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 paid holidays per year, plus additional floating holidays.
Personal Leave: Up to 72 hours annually, with unused personal leave paid out annually 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 457(b) deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans with matching contributions.
Life Insurance: Automatic coverage for benefitted employees.
Short Term Disability: Pays two-thirds of salary/wages for up to 182 days.
Long Term Disability: Pays 60 percent of salary/wages for up to 24 months.