Home Care Aide, Public Health

Full Time
Des Moines, IA 50314
$14.50 an hour
Posted
Job description

WesleyLife has been certified as one of 2022's Great Places to Work!

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you enjoy helping others and building relationships? Do you enjoy cleaning and organizing? If so, this is the job for you!

The WesleyLife Public Health team is currently hiring a full-time home care aide to provide homemaking services to clients in Polk County. Our team is small, very close, and consists of six tenured home care aides and two nurses. Work hours are Monday-Friday 8 am-5:00 pm, no weekends or holidays.

A normal day would consist of four visits to client homes. Some visits are in the same building while others may require you to drive to different locations. Each client visit lasts two hours and consists of performing routine household housekeeping tasks (for example: laundry; and cleaning the bathroom, kitchen, living room, and bedroom).

During your visits you can build a rapport with clients you see weekly and or bi-weekly. You will help them maintain their independence and live in their home as long as possible by performing your tasks and providing emotional and mental support.

If you are dedicated to making a difference then please apply today!

Why work for WesleyLife Public Health?

When you commit to WesleyLife Public Health, we commit to you with our great perks and benefits, personal development opportunities and educational incentives. The pay range for this role is $14.50 - $20 / hour. Starting pay rate will be based on years of experience. Including the following benefits of our total rewards package:

  • Incredible benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental and 401K
  • Daily Pay- Through this app you have the ability to get paid daily that is connected to our timekeeping systems!
  • Up to $3,000/year Scholarship opportunities
  • Up to $1,500/year Tuition reimbursement
  • Free Wellness membership and wellness incentive program
  • 18% Discount at Purdue University Global
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Other voluntary benefits – Life, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  • Mileage Reimbursement at 65.5 cents per mile

As a Home Care Aide for Public Health:


  • Travel to complete client visit at the pre-scheduled time and location (four visits a day lasting two hours each)
  • Perform light housekeeping – including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, dishwashing, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and changing beds
  • Do laundry including washing, drying, and folding clothes
  • Monitor client supplies
  • Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance.
  • Follow each client’s care plan and submit documentation using a tablet
  • Participate in staff meetings

Current Opening:

  • Full-time, Monday-Friday 8 am-5:00 pm, no weekends or holidays.

About WesleyLife

**Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.**

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment and drug screen.

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Experience

Required
  • 1 year(s): Previous experience working with clients with mental and behavioral issues
  • Ability to pass a pre-hire background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report
  • Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and valid insurance
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • 1 year(s): Previous home care experience

Education

Required
  • High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred
  • Certified Nursing Asst

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