We are currently accepting applications for the following:

SHUTTLE BUS DRIVER – FULL-TIME
SEASONAL – THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a friendly and responsible bus driver to operate a lift-equipped van or light-duty cutaway bus throughout Emmet County. Communicate with dispatcher and home base using radio equipment. Our bus riders are seniors or handicapped individuals who are given assistance with packages. Operate lifts, helping those with mobility issues board and disembark safely. Treat clients in a courteous and professional manner. Comply with all traffic regulations. Drive safely in all weather and road conditions. Collect and record bus fares. Inspect vehicles prior to use daily and perform interior bus sanitizing. Assist in sanitizing the durable medical equipment that is loaned out to seniors.

This is a full-time, seasonal position, for which we have funding only through September 30, 2023. Daily work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 4:30. No night, weekend, or holiday work is required! Work after September 1 might drop to a part-time schedule.

High school diploma or GED required. A commercial driver’s license is preferred but not required. Experience driving larger vehicles is very helpful. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and federal and state sex offender background check. A clean driving record must be maintained at all times. Must comply with all of FCEC’s safety and employee policies and procedures.

HOME HEALTH AIDE – OR – HOUSEKEEPER/HOMEMAKER
PART-TIME

Friendship Centers of Emmet County is seeking a responsible, caring individual to provide in-home services to Emmet County Seniors. We can fill this position with a home health aide or a housekeeper/homemaker.

Duties for the home health aide position include personal care, homemaking (see duties for housekeeper/homemaker, below), and respite care. A CNA certification is NOT required. Prior experience as a home health aide is required.

Duties for the housekeeper/homemaker position include house cleaning, laundry, changing bed linens, lunch preparation, and grocery or personal shopping. Prior experience as a housekeeper/homemaker is required.

For either job, you would use your own vehicle. Clients provide all cleaning equipment and products.

The successful applicant will have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 35 lbs., have a reliable car, and pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile insurance are required.

We offer competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement savings plan. This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday, working 15 -24 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. There is a possibility that this job will grow to be a part-time position working 25 – 34 hours per week. Schedules will vary week-to-week. You will not work nights, weekends, or holidays!

Apply for jobs by sending your resume, or requesting an application, to Deborah at 231-347-3211 ext. 114 or [email protected].
Or you can fill out an application in person at 1322 Anderson Rd., Petoskey.
FCEC is an equal-opportunity employer.