Weekend Care Assistant Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $16.52 - $16.99 Hourly
Location : 206 COURT STREET, CHILTON, WI
Job Type: CASUAL
Job Number: 2026-01412
Department: Human Services
Division: Home Health Care/Hospice
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under direct supervision of the Supportive Home Care Supervisor, performs routine household support and assistance with daily tasks for clients in their place of residence. Duties primarily include light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, transportation and companionship to help maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. This position does not provide hands-on personal care or medical services.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs routine household assistance and task-based support to clients.
Performs light housekeeping tasks including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping floors, washing dishes, cleaning kitchen and bathroom surfaces, laundering clothing and linens and removing trash.
Assists with basic meal preparation and kitchen clean-up.
May assist with grocery shopping or picking up food items as directed by the client or supervisor.
Provides transportation for errands such as grocery shopping, pharmacy pick-ups and appointments, when assigned.
Provides friendly companionship and social interaction with clients while performing assigned tasks.
Assists with simple household organization and daily tasks such as organizing items, watering plants, or assisting with routine chores.
May remind clients of scheduled activities or appointments, as directed.
Reports concerns regarding client well-being, safety issues, or changes in the home environment to the supervisor.
Maintains basic documentation of tasks completed as required by the agency.
Attends scheduled in-services, conferences, and department meetings.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive, in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).Prior experience providing supportive care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and/or disability support is a plus, but not required.
Language Skills
Ability to read and understand basic written instructions, schedules, and simple forms.
Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with clients, supervisors, and co-workers.
Ability to follow verbal directions and ask questions when clarification is needed.
Ability to record simple notes or checklists regarding tasks completed, as required by the agency.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to perform basic arithmetic such as addition and subtraction using whole numbers and fifteen-minute increments.
Ability to measure simple quantities for basic meal preparation or household tasks. No advanced mathematical skills are required.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to follow simple written and verbal instructions and complete routine tasks according to established procedures.
Ability to recognize and report basic concerns or safety issues to a supervisor.
Ability to use common sense in carrying out straightforward tasks and ask for guidance when unfamiliar situations arise.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of simple electronic communication tools such as email and mobile applications for scheduling or reporting completed tasks.
Ability to enter brief notes or checklists of completed duties when required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Driver's License, with access to a dependable automobile and carrying at least the minimum automobile insurance coverage.
Other Skills and Abilities
Basic understanding of routine household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and simple meal preparation.
Ability to follow instructions on basic universal precautions.
Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with supervisors and clients.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect client privacy.
Ability and temperament to work with clients that have physical and mental limitations or disabilities.
Ability to be compassionate, reliable, punctual and dependable.
Ability to report concerns or safety issues to a supervisor.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stand and walk.
The employee is frequently required to sit, bend, and push and pull; and occasionally stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Often performs tasks which require hand-eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to wear gloves, masks, and other protective equipment as directed.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions; hazards of driving; unclean inside environmental conditions; and difficult interpersonal interaction with exposure to potentially violent patients. May be exposed to odors, infections, contagious diseases, toxic agents, temperature variations/or dust, and the risk of bloodborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%). Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week shall receive fringe benefits on a prorated basis.
1. PTO. (Paid Time Off). Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO. Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire. Employees will immediately accrue PTO upon hire. The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County. PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount.
2. ELB. (Extended Leave Bank). The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
3. Holidays. You will be credited with ten (10) holidays: New Year's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas Day, Christmas Day, and the Day Before New Year's Day.
4. Insurance. Employees eligible to participate in a High Deductible HMO Health Insurance Plan. The County pays eighty-eight (88%) percent of the single or family premium for full time employees who complete the Wellness Program criteria. To assist in meeting deductibles, the County will also contribute, to an HSA, for eligible employees. Dental and Vision Insurance is also available.
5. PEHP. (Post Employment Health Plan). The County provides a PEHP for regular full-time and eligible regular part-time non-represented employees. The PEHP is a multi-employer trust (IRS Code 501(c)(9)). The plan allows for a tax-free pre-funding of post employment medical expenses. The County contributes a biweekly flat dollar amount per employee. Contributions will be allocated to the universal reimbursement sub-account.
6. Life Insurance. The County provides a life insurance policy equal to the estimated calendar year earnings of the position, with the County paying the premium. Additional units of insurance are also available along with spouse and dependent coverage, with the employee paying the full premium.
7. Disability Insurance. Long-term disability insurance is available, with the employee paying the full premium.
8. Retirement Plan. The County provides a pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System. The County pays 50% of the actuarially required WRS contributions for general employees.
9. Section 125 Flexible Spending Program. The County provides a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program wherein you may set aside pre-tax dollars to use for expenses not covered by insurance or for dependent care expenses.
10. Deferred Compensation Program. The County provides a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program wherein pre-tax dollars can be deposited in an investment of your choice through providers used by the County.
11. Social Security Program. The County provides Social Security and Medicare contributions.