Home Care Worker

HOME CARE WORKER - Part-Time, No evenings, weekends or holidays

Posting Ends: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Hourly Pay Range: $14.57 - $17.97

Hours: Part Time, 29 hours per week

Location: Dept. On Aging

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE - WEEKDAYS ONLY. NO EVENING, WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY WORK. 

Top rate includes an additional $3.40 per hour for client contact time now through September 2026! We offer competitive pay, mileage reimbursement and benefits including PAID HOLIDAYS, PAID TIME OFF and HEALTH CARE effective date of hire! Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your resume.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Jackson County Department on Aging is looking for experienced Home Care Workers to provide essential in-home support services to older adults, promoting their well-being and independence. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, personal care assistance, and respite care for primary caregivers, all in accordance with individualized client care plans. The Home Care Assistant fosters a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment while maintaining accurate service records and providing social and emotional support to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience: Some experience working with older adults required.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Relevant Skills/Specialized Equipment Knowledge:
• Basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, Fax, etc.
• Ability to operate a smart phone and it’s mapping application.
• Ability to document services provided to clients and client observations.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to provide emotional and social support to clients.
• Ability to provide services for older adults who on occasion may have high physical and cognitive disabilities.

Criminal background check, driving record history, and drug screen required.

NON-UNION, BENEFIT ELIGIBLE DATE OF HIRE, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

This is a part time position offering a flexible schedule of 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday. No weekends, evenings or holiday work assignments. All benefits effective date of hire including paid holidays, paid time off, health/RX, Dental and Vision Inusrance!

Total benefit package includes:

Core benefits provided at no cost: Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service and budgeted hours); Paid bereavment leave; Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

Optional benefits (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Account; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Part-time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan.