Compassionate Home Health Aide – In-Home Care

Regional-Health-Services-of-Howard-Count; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services in Cresco, IA seeks a Home Health Aide to assist clients in their homes or facilities with personal care, exercises, and medication reminders. Minor treatments like dressing changes are performed under RN instruction. Light housekeeping, meal prep, and errands are also part of the role.

The ideal candidate holds a C.N.A. or H.C.A. certification (or equivalent experience), has a valid driver's license and car insurance, and maintains CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or written skills test and competency evaluation.
• C.N.A. or H.C.A. certification and/or experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid car insurance to meet minimum requirements.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in their homes or facilities with personal care activities, exercises, ambulation, and medication reminders.
• Perform simple treatments such as dressing changes under RN instruction.
• Provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands as needed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisory staff.

Skills

Home care assistance

Medication reminders

CPR certification

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Communication with supervisor

Education

C.N.A. / H.C.A. certification

Job description

Regional Health Services in Cresco, IA seeks a Home Health Aide to assist clients in their homes or facilities with personal care, exercises, and medication reminders. Minor treatments like dressing changes are performed under RN instruction. Light housekeeping, meal prep, and errands are also part of the role.

The ideal candidate holds a C.N.A. or H.C.A. certification (or equivalent experience), has a valid driver's license and car insurance, and maintains CPR certification.