*TITLE: *Home Care Worker *SUPERVISOR: *Aging & Disability Resource Director *SUPERVISES: *No one *CLASSIFICATION: *Full-Time (40 hours per week) & Part-Time (up to 29 hours per week) available *STARTING WAGE: *$14.50

*JOB GOAL: *To assist Monroe County residents with light housekeeping, personal care duties, and respite for caregivers to help maintain independence and create a safe and healthy environment.

DUTIES:

• Follow individual client care plan in performing duties.
• Provide or assist with personal care i.e. bath, hair care, foot care, grooming, dressing and ambulation.
• On routine basis observe and report client condition including physical, mental and emotional changes.
• Identify and report client needs.
• Perform or assist with necessary homemaking duties i.e. light housekeeping, laundry, money management and meal preparation.
• Call clients to confirm their scheduled day and time.
• Keep client logs, time sheets and mileage sheets.
• Collect & receipt all program income/cost share monies from clients, turning into office immediately for processing.
• Actively participate in agency fundraising.
• Report to Director or Specialist on a daily basis regarding any schedule changes.
• Must report to supervisor all cases of suspected abuse.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• All other duties as directed by director.
• Comply with Federal Privacy Act Regulation.

*QUALIFICATIONS: *High School diploma or its equivalent, some training preferred or one-year nursing facility experience. Must have reliable transportation, good driving record, valid driver's license and proof of current insurance policy.

*Terms of Employment: *Regular Full-time or Part-time on-the-road/at clients' homes in conjunction with the MCOP Central Office, 1140 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Monroe County Opportunity Program is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information except where specific traits constitute a valid and necessary job requirement, or "bona fide occupational qualification" (BFOQ). MCOP is dedicated to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants or employees with disabilities should contact the Human Resources Director if there is a need to request reasonable accommodations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.