Govt. Elder Services - Home Health Technician - Closes: 10-30-2026

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Saint Ignace (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks a Home Health Technician to provide in-home services to elders, supporting independence and dignity. Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, health monitoring, and companionship under RN direction.

Requirements include a high school diploma; experience with light housekeeping and elder care preferred; CPR and a valid driver’s license are advantageous with background checks and policy compliance emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience providing light-housekeeping and basic elder care preferred.
• CPR certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist elders with ADLs including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
• Observe and report changes in physical, mental, or emotional status.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe home environment.
• Monitor health status and report concerns to nursing staff.
• Maintain service logs and complete documentation accurately.
• Ensure confidentiality and respect for elders per HIPAA and policies.

Skills

Elder care

ADL assistance

Light housekeeping

Communication skills

Observation reporting

CPR certification preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Home Health Technician (HHT) provides supportive in-home services to eligible elders to assist them in maintaining independence, dignity, health, and safety within their homes. Services include personal care assistance, light housekeeping, health monitoring, companionship, and support with activities of daily living. The Home Health Technician works under the direction of the registered nurse and in accordance with Elder Services policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Assist elders with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing and personal hygiene, dressing and grooming, toileting and incontinence care, mobility assistance and transfers, ambulation assistance, meal preparation and feeding assistance when needed, promote elder independence while providing appropriate assistance.
• Observe and report changes in physical, mental, emotional, or social functioning.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary home environment, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, dusting and cleaning commonly used areas, laundry and linen changes, dishwashing and kitchen cleanup, taking out trash, cleaning bathroom, organizing living spaces to reduce safety hazards, assistance with shopping and running errands.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in the elder's condition to the registered nurse.
• Assist with wellness checks and monitor general health status.
• Observe medication compliance and report concerns to nursing staff (does not administer medications unless specifically authorized by policy and training).
• Monitor for signs of illness, injury, neglect, abuse, or unsafe living conditions.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain service logs, visit records, and activity documentation according to program requirements.
• Report incidents, concerns, or emergencies immediately to appropriate supervisory staff.
• Treat all elders with dignity, respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Support elder choice, independence, and self-determination.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, Tribal policies, and program requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Assists with Elder meal program, if needed.
• Safely access and navigate a variety of home environments while performing assigned job duties.
• Assist with special projects, community events, and Elder Services activities as requested.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities when needed.

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, customers, outside vendors/service providers, families.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position is medium with lifting of 50 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical factors include constant standing, walking, lifting, use of hearing, smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision and driving; frequent sitting, carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching; and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, manual handing and bending. Working conditions include constant exposure to extreme weather, extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity and occasional exposure to noise, vibration and air quality. Potential hazards include constant patient/client contact; frequent exposure to chemicals, needles/syringes and infectious exposure; and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and medical equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Experience providing light-housekeeping, personal care, home caregiving, working with elders, individuals with disabilities, or vulnerable populations preferred.

Certification/License: Nursing Aide Certification preferred. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests. Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred or ability to obtain within designated timeframe. Additional certifications as required by program or funding regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of basic personal care and homemaker services. Knowledge of elder care principles and aging-related needs. Knowledge of CPR preferred. Knowledge of community resources preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel extensively throughout community and service area. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisory personnel, coworkers, and the general public. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly in person, in writing, and by telephone and email. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.

This job description outlines the general scope and level of responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor does it represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to modify, add, reassign, or combine job duties or positions, in whole or in part, at any time.