Job description

Caregiver / Direct Care Professional / No certification needed for Glenwood Iowa

We are looking for Passionate Non-certified Direct Care Professionals (Caregivers) to join our team working with Intellectually Disabled individuals. We are looking for Caregivers that have a passion to help others and make a difference in the daily lives of the individuals they provide support care services to. We have 13 week assignments as well as full time positions available.

Services provided are Home and Community Based Waiver Services individuals ranging in age from 23 to 80, and functioning levels ranging from profound to mild intellectually disabled. About 41% of the population is considered medically fragile (use wheelchairs, have swallowing and feeding problems, are on internal feeding, etc.)

Position Summary

Responsible for providing routine daily care to assigned individuals under the direct supervision of a licensed nursing professional in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Non-Licensed Position

Experience working as a caregiver

Experience working with intellectually disabled patients is desired but not required

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification (can obtain during orientation)

Job Requirements

Provide personal care services as a caregiver in a community home setting

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights, and safety, and sanitation

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Understand and follow company policies

Essential Functions

Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse

Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse

Accurately document and chart patient care

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients, if needed

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport

Must be able to walk up and down stairs

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and twist frequently when providing nursing care or training

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to clear background checks

Maintaining a safe and clean environment Interacting with residents with sensitivity, dignity, and respect

Ability to report to the worksite regularly and on time

Ability to follow orders and directives

Ability to work with others (build, foster & maintain partnerships at a variety of levels)

Due to varied current global health climate, additional personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines may apply.
Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS’s) new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment, or other services for

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Due to a firm end-user client requirement, as a condition of hire, you must supply evidence that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glenwood, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Must live within 50 miles of worksite (Glenwood, IA)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• English: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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