Compassionate Direct Care Aide (Weekend Shifts)

Midwest Health; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health in Algona, IA is seeking a Direct Care Worker (non-meds) to provide direct care to residents, assist with activities of daily living, housekeeping and laundry, and support mealtime service as directed by the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include helping residents in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, peri care, vital signs, and documenting information. The role requires availability on rotating weekends and holidays and adherence to care plans and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in and out of bed and into wheelchair according to procedure.
• Assist residents in bathing.
• Assist residents in dressing or undressing.
• Assist resident to bathroom and provide peri care as needed.
• Take and record vital signs of residents according to community schedule and policies.
• Assist residents to dining area for meals. May be required to assist with feeding of residents.
• May be required to strip bedding and replace with clean linens per schedule or as needed.
• May be required to assist in personal grooming of residents.
• May be required to turn residents as needed when designated on care plan.
• May be required to clean bedpans and empty catheter bags.
• May be required to document and/or report information regarding residents as instructed. Documentation must be completed prior to leaving the shift.
• Maintain med room in a clean and orderly manner.
• Give shift report as required on resident status.
• Provide housekeeping/cleaning services as required and scheduled by the Executive Director.
• Provide laundry and linen service as required and deliver all resident laundry as designated.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing on community equipment as instructed. Monitor compliance to state and federal requirements including blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety.
• Monitors personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights.

Job description

Midwest Health in Algona, IA is seeking a Direct Care Worker (non-meds) to provide direct care to residents, assist with activities of daily living, housekeeping and laundry, and support mealtime service as directed by the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include helping residents in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, peri care, vital signs, and documenting information. The role requires availability on rotating weekends and holidays and adherence to care plans and safety procedures.