Home Maker at Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association

Iowa City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Light housekeeping, Meal preparation, Communication, Relationship building, Grocery shopping, Time management, Reliability, Integrity, Attention to detail, Adaptability, Driving, Compassion

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day; one home, one meal, one conversation at a time as a Homemaker with the Visiting Nurse Association. Do you enjoy helping others live comfortably, safely, and independently in their own homes? Would you thrive in a role where your kindness, conversation, light housekeeping, and meal preparation truly enhance someone’s quality of life? If so, we’d love to meet you. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is seeking a compassionate Homemaker to support clients by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment. In this role, your personal connection with clients is just as important as the household tasks you complete. The schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with no evenings, weekends, or major holiday shifts! As a Homemaker, you will support clients by: Building warm, supportive relationships during every visit Helping maintain a clean and safe home through light housekeeping such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping, dishes, laundry, and bathroom upkeep Preparing simple, nutritious meals and assisting with basic kitchen tasks Running small errands, including grocery shopping, as needed Bringing positivity, reliability, and respect into each client interaction You don’t need to be a gourmet chef—just someone who enjoys preparing meals, organizing spaces, and helping others live comfortably in their homes. We’re looking for individuals who embody the values that make our culture strong: A great listener and communicator who can connect with people from all walks of life Honest, kind, and dependable, with a naturally friendly demeanor Energetic and adaptable, able to adjust to different home environments and daily needs Proud of your work, consistently demonstrating reliability, integrity, and attention to detail Passionate about helping clients remain independent in the comfort of their personal homes We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical (Wellmark) – multiple plan options Blue Dental Avesis Vision Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid long-term disability Employer-matching 403(b) retirement plan with professional financial advising 19 days of vacation accrued your first year (usable as you earn them!) 12 sick days per year (usable as accrued) 8 paid holidays Short-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts Optional additional life insurance for you and your family Mileage Reimbursement If you are caring, dependable, and passionate about improving lives through meaningful service, we encourage you to apply online today. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. Requirements 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. Candidates must have a dependable, properly registered, and insured vehicle for daily travel between client locations. Proof of insurance (declarations page) will be required upon hire with minimum liability coverage ($100k/$300k/$100k). 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT: Work is performed in clients' homes with the employee driving from home to home during the work period. The clients' homes are throughout Johnson County; the driving requirements include in-town and highway driving in good and inclement weather. PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DEMANDS: The employee will perform the duties of the job at clients' homes during employed hours. Performing homemaking tasks that include push/pull vacuum, grocery shopping, laundry, and light house keeping. These duties require the physical demands of lifting, reaching, pushing, bending, stooping, going up and down stairs, driving, etc. Must have the ability to lift 35 lbs regularly. Lift 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

The Homemaker supports clients by performing light housekeeping, meal preparation, and running small errands to help them live independently. They are also responsible for building supportive relationships with clients during each visit.