Overview
Help older adults stay in their homes safely and maintain or improve their level of personal care and household management by completing household chores. May also provide personal care, such as helping clients in and out of the shower safely.
Hours
Employees work with scheduled clients between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday – no nights, weekends or holidays.
Duties
Special Skills Needed
Ability to function independently and responsibly and respond well to supervision. Must be in good health, well-groomed, able to lift groceries, vacuum, sweep and mop. Must be able to read service plans and complete documentation accurately. Must have a valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Special Qualities Needed
Must be mature, flexible, compassionate, honest and dependable.
Job Types
Part-time
Salary
$15.50 /hour
Required experience
In home care: 1 year
Required license or certification
Driver’s License
Council on Aging in Union County hosts interns from any institution of higher-education. We ask that our student-interns are fully vaccinated and complete their internship hours in person. Our agency welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds and majors, such as human services, social work or gerontology, to name a few. We look for individuals with a passion for older adults and the struggles and triumphs they face. If you are interested in interning with us, please complete the application below.
Hours
Student-interns can complete up to 16 hours weekly to be counted towards their academic institution’s requirement.
Duties
Special Skills Needed
Ability to function independently and responsibly and respond well to supervision. Must be in good health, well groomed, and eager to learn. Must be able to read intern assignments and complete documentation projects accurately and efficiently. Must have a valid NC driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Special Qualities Needed
Must be mature, flexible, compassionate, honest and dependable.
Job Types
Student-Internship
Salary
Unpaid
Required license or certification
Driver’s License