Roscommon County Home Help: Get Paid to Care for Family in Houghton Lake and Beyond
Around Houghton Lake, Prudenville, Roscommon, St. Helen and Higgins Lake, families look after their own. When a parent or grandparent needs help at home, it's often a son, daughter or grandchild who steps in, especially when the nearest home care agency is a long drive away. Michigan's Home Help program can pay you for that care, and Genesis Care Network makes signing up simple.
Roscommon County is personal to us: our founders, Katie and Shaun Krick, own a home here and spend time in the area.
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 Up North 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.
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 Roscommon County office assesses their needs and approves their care hours.
Local Resources for Roscommon County Families
Roscommon County Commission on Aging: local senior services (rccoa.net)
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency): the regional agency on aging for Roscommon County, (989) 356-3474
MDHHS Roscommon County office: handles your loved one's Medicaid and Home Help case
Questions from Roscommon County Families
My mom lives near Houghton Lake and I live in the next town over. Can I still be her caregiver?
Yes. You provide care in her 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 in the woods outside St. Helen. Does Home Help cover that?
Yes. Home Help covers eligible Medicaid members anywhere in Roscommon County, in town 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 Shiawassee County and Ingham County pages.