HOMEMAKER SERVICES AIDE

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Job description

Salary: $52,124.80 - $67,766.40 Annually

Location : Reno, NV

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: (09/2024)

Department: Human Services Agency

Opening Date: 09/17/2024

Position Information

Under general supervision, provides a variety of homemaker, personal care, and basic health screening services for homebound senior citizens; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill multiple current full-time vacancies in the Human Services Agency. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience providing basic care of the elderly, disabled, or infirm, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License Or Certificate

• A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• Healthcare CPR certification may be required within three months of appointment based on area of assignment.
• Basic First Aid certification may be required within three months of appointment based on area of assignment.

Conditions of Employment

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory covers the Homemaker Services Aide position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Certain positions in the Human Services Agency have access to criminal justice agency systems including NCIC and CJIS. All felony convictions, gross misdemeanor and certain misdemeanors will prohibit that employee from working with NCIC and CJIS criminal justice systems. Additionally, the Human Services Agency will run a background check via the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry.

Human Services Agency employees will be required to have a tuberculosis test. The cost of the test will be borne by the selected applicant(s).

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the Homemaker Services Aide position will be placed on an unranked eligible list.

The examination is waived for this recruitment in accordance with the Washoe County Personnel Handbook 5.189.
For each initial vacancy for unskilled and semiskilled classes, the appointing authority shall request a number of names to be randomly certified from unranked eligible lists. For multiple vacancies within 90 days of the original certification date, more names may be certified for each additional vacancy.

3. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be placed on an unranked eligible list for the department to interview upon the close of the recruitment. For continuous/open until filled recruitments, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be referred for an interview on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Once referred, candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.

4. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing as well as your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact .

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:

Questions: Alma Parel

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax

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Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not submit a resume in lieu of your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" section of the application, as well as the "Certificates and Licenses" section, when applicable. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.

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