Gladwin County Home Help: Get Paid to Care for Family in Gladwin and Beaverton
In Gladwin, Beaverton, Sugar Springs and the lake and farm communities in between, Gladwin County families look after their own. Home care agencies can be a long drive away up here, so when a parent or grandparent needs help at home, it's often a son, daughter or grandchild who steps in. Michigan's Home Help program can pay you for that care, and Genesis Care Network makes signing up simple.
Do You Qualify?
You may qualify if you can say yes to these:
My loved one has full Michigan Medicaid (or I'd like help understanding how to apply)
They need hands-on help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, meals or medications
They live in Michigan, in their own home or a family home (not a nursing home)
I'm 18 or older and can pass a background check
I'm not their spouse, and they're not my child under 18
Not sure about one? Apply anyway. We'll help you figure it out.
Start your caregiver application
This first step takes about 2 minutes: just your contact information. We'll call you within 1 business day to confirm you qualify and help you complete the full application. Questions? Call (517) 798-6039.
Signing Up from Gladwin County Is Easy
Our office is in Okemos, and we serve families across Michigan from there. You don't have to make the drive to get started. Sign up the way that works for you:
Online: fill out our caregiver application from your phone or computer.
By mail: call us and we'll mail you a paper application.
In person: once your screening is complete, a Genesis team member will visit you.
Most caregivers are approved and working within 2 to 4 weeks.
What You'll Earn
$17.33 an hour, plus a $300 sign-on bonus
Paid every two weeks by direct deposit or debit card (your first check arrives about a month after you start)
Paid CNA training if your loved one has complex medical needs
No cost to you or your loved one. Home Help is paid for by Michigan Medicaid.
See the details on our Michigan family caregiver pay page.
Who Can Be Paid?
You must be 18 or older and pass a background check. Adult children, grandchildren, siblings, other relatives, friends and neighbors can all be paid caregivers. A spouse can't be paid to care for a spouse, and a parent can't be paid to care for a minor child.
Your loved one needs full Michigan Medicaid and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, meals, medications or housework. A caseworker from the MDHHS Gladwin County office assesses their needs and approves their care hours.
Local Resources for Gladwin County Families
Council on Aging, Gladwin County (215 S. Antler St., Gladwin): local senior services, (989) 426-5450 (gladwincoa.org)
Region VII Area Agency on Aging: the regional agency on aging for Gladwin County, (989) 893-4506
MDHHS Gladwin County office: handles your loved one's Medicaid and Home Help case
Questions from Gladwin County Families
My mom lives in Beaverton and I live in Gladwin. Can I still be her caregiver?
Yes. You provide care in their home; you don't have to live together.
Do I have to come to Okemos?
No. You can sign up online or by mail, and we'll come to you for the in-person visit after screening.
My dad lives out on the lake north of Gladwin. Does Home Help cover that?
Yes. Home Help covers eligible Medicaid members anywhere in Gladwin County, in town, on the lake or out in the country.
What if my loved one doesn't have Medicaid yet?
Call us. We'll explain how to apply and what to expect.
Ready to Get Paid for the Care You Already Give?
Start your caregiver application
This first step takes about 2 minutes: just your contact information. We'll call you within 1 business day to confirm you qualify and help you complete the full application. Questions? Call (517) 798-6039.
Nearby: learn about Home Help in rural Michigan, or see our Roscommon County and Gratiot County pages.