• Care Assistant - As Needed

    Avera (Sioux Center, IA)


    Location:

    Sioux Center, IA

    Worker Type:

    PRN

    Work Shift:

    As Needed (United States of America)

     

    Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

    Position Highlights

    Summary

    + The Care Assistant performs duties for the residents of Assisted/Independent Living at Crown Pointe Estates. The position provides assistance for personal care, meals, laundry, housekeeping, activity assistance, and any additional needs of residents. Assists the medication aide as needed.

    General Hours of Work

    + Rotating Shifts

    Education and/or Experience

    + High school diploma of GED preferred, but not required. Experience in working with the elderly population preferred, but not required.

    Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

    + Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.

    Essential Functions

    + Completes assigned responsibilities as delegated by RN supervisor to care for each individual resident.

    + Provides feedback to RN/LPN supervisor regarding resident care and reports resident concern appropriately.

    + Assures safety of all residents.

    + Assists with meal set up and serving. Assures that all residents are provided meals (either in their room or through the dining room) that receive meal service.

    + Cleans all community areas: elevator, restrooms, offices, hallways, etc.

    + Assists activities coordinator with activities as needed.

    + Provides assistance for residents as needed or requested for daily living, including, but not limited to, transfers, general housekeeping and laundry services.

    + Completes charting and documentation on residents, available to take vital signs.

    + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

     

    At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

     

    The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

    Additional Notices:

    For TTY, dial 711

     

    Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.