Full Time Home Helper at Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association

Iowa City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Compassion, Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Time Management, Adaptability, Resourcefulness, Accountability, Listening, Customer Service

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Would you enjoy a career where your social interactions, meal preparations and light house keeping enhance the quality of someone’s life and serve in a way that makes a difference? The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a Home Maker to engage and create personal connections with our clients while making their living environment comfortable, safe and enjoyable. During each work shift, the Homemaker spends time completing general household work that could include (but is not limited to) assisting the client with light dusting around objects, vacuuming, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, laundry, and maintaining bathrooms to provide a safe, sanitary home for each client we serve. You don’t have to be a gourmet chef but you might also prepare a good meal, work your way around a kitchen and run to the grocery store, if needed. We have a great work culture and look for people with a similar mindset. Here are a few character traits we look for as we add a new member to our team: ability to listen well and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels present a lasting impression of honesty with a kind demeanor and never short of a smile is energetic, able to adjust to a variety of work environments and thrives on a challenge If you are passionate about helping a client remain independent in their personal home, take real pride in your work, are resourceful, accountable, and adaptable; we want to talk with you about this opportunity. Apply online today! We offer: Weekly Schedule; M -F 8 AM-4:30 PM Benefit package available the first of the month following initial employment 19 days of accrued vacation in your first year (available to use as you accrue!) 12 sick days accrued per year (available to use as you accrue!) 8 paid holidays Wellmark Medical – multiple medical plans to choose from Blue Dental plan Avesis Vision plan Employer-paid long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance Employer-matching 403b retirement account with professional financial advising Short -term disability, critical illness, accident Medical/child care flex spending accounts Voluntary life insurance (additional family life is available) As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Requirements Minimum Qualifications High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate Compassionate and sympathetic attitude with a sincere desire to help others while meeting the demands of the job Read, write, speak, and understand English with or without reasonable accommodations as needed for the job Able to lift at least 35 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations. Current and valid driver’s license, clean driving record and be able to safely operate a vehicle All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List. US work authorization As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Homemaker engages with clients to create personal connections while ensuring their living environment is comfortable and safe. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, and assisting clients with daily tasks.