Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Job Description:

Primary function of the job is to provide homemaking assistance to clients of the Commission on Aging, such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and related items. 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.

The work schedule 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 or other means of transportation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)

• 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.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)

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

• Some house cleaning experience required 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES(minimum requirements)

• Requires a valid drivers license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.

• CPR Certification

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (legal or contractual pre-employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)
A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job.  Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons' identity; review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records; Department of Justice fingerprint scan; and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law.  A satisfactory background check is defined as the absence of a criminal history record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant's or employee's suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Manual labor for job tasks is required and includes regular contacts with senior citizens, customers of the Commission on Aging, and co-workers to obtain and/or provide information. Supervision consists of general instructions in new assignments with advice and assistance normally available. Errors could lead to minor inconvenience and consequences that may not be obvious outside the work unit, have little effect on service to the public, and can generally be detected easily by the employee and corrected.

This job is not part of a series.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to climb or balance; reach with hands and arms; stand; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear; smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

• May be exposed to risk of electrical shock, fumes or airborne particles, and infectious diseases.

• May occasionally be required to lift/move up to 25 pounds (such as lifting vacuums cleaners, moving furniture in order to clean, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, COMPETENCIES(minimum requirements)

• 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.

Compensation:

Starting Hourly Rate: $17.73 USD

Grand Traverse County is a great place to live, work and play. Come join our team and experience what northern Michigan is all about, apply today!

You really should see what we have to offer: 

• 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. We also offer a deferred compensation 457b Plan.  
• 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.