Home Care Aide

Home Care Aide

Union - Non Union

Pay Grade - Grade A

Wage Scale - Wage Range $13.10 - $17.03 per hour. Based on experience.

Description - Under the supervision of the Residential Services Manager, provides seniors in St. Joseph County with support to help maintain independence in their own home using a person-centered approach. In-home aides will attend to the personal hygiene needs of a client including bathing, dressing and grooming tasks and assists with light housekeeping and other needs such as grocery shopping and light meal preparation to help our seniors maintain independence, and a safe and sanitary environment. Hours vary up to 29 hours per week.

Position Requirements - Education: High school graduation or equivalent. Completion of a certified nurse's aide training class preferred. Experience: Some prior experience working in a nursing home, extended care facility, home health care, community health, or similar setting preferred. Certification/Licensure: Valid Michigan driver's license and a negative TB test.

Full-Time/Part-Time - Part-Time

Shift - Various Shifts

Location - Commission on Aging

About the Organization - The mission of St. Joseph County Government is to provide efficient, dependable services while fostering public trust through collaboration, accountability, and long-term stewardship of county resources. By leading with integrity, St. Joseph County seeks to shape a future that preserves trust, strengthens responsibility, and inspires pride across generations. St. Joseph County Government as stewards of people and resources promotes equal opportunity for all, and hereby encourages the talents, creativity and leadership of all County employees in striving for prompt, courteous, respectful and efficient delivery of services. St. Joseph County provides an excellent benefit package. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer a very generous sick and vacation package as well as paid holidays for eligible positions. Pension plans and additional retirement options are also available to eligible employees.

EOE Statement - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.