Direct Care Position

Golden Heart Senior Care Des Moines (IA); Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Golden Heart Senior Care Des Moines is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide short, focused support sessions that help individuals gain confidence and independence in daily life.

You are coaching, encouraging, and celebrating progress as clients work toward personal goals, with paid training included and a flexible schedule (2.5-4hrs shifts, day/evening/weekend options) in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• 1 year of caregiving or related experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing daily living and independent life skills.
• Assist with community activities, errands, and social engagement.
• Provide guidance on routines such as budgeting, cooking, hygiene, and time management.
• Encourage goal progress based on each client’s individualized plan.
• Promote confidence, independence, and decision-making skills.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients.
• Document services provided during each shift.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

2.5-4hrs Hour Shifts | Flexible Scheduling/Full or Part-time positions | Meaningful Community Impact (Day, Evenings or Weekends available)

About The Role

In this position, you will provide short, focused support sessions that help individuals gain confidence and independence in everyday life. You are not just assisting, but you are coaching, encouraging, and celebrating progress as clients work toward their personal goals.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, encouraging independence, and supporting individuals as they grow in life skills and personal goals without the demands of long shifts.

Paid Training Is Included For All Our Roles, Company-wide

Duties include, but tailored to the persons service plan:

• Support individuals in developing daily living and independent life skills
• Assist with community activities, errands, and social engagement
• Provide guidance on routines such as budgeting, cooking, hygiene, and time management
• Encourage goal progress based on each client’s individualized plan
• Promote confidence, independence, and decision-making skills
• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients
• Document services provided during each shift

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of caregiving, DSP, or related experience required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in community settingsDependable, patient, and encouraging personality

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

Golden Heart Caregivers are the BEST CAREGIVERS! We are looking for caring, qualified caregivers with a Golden Heart to join our team!

At Golden Heart Senior Care, we believe there is nothing more important than for a person to receive the highest quality care to live a full and independent life. Golden Heart Senior Care provides companion care, non-medical home care services, and personal care for clients in their homes.

Come and join a locally owned and operated Golden Heart Senior Care team! All Golden Heart Senior Care agencies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Golden Heart Senior Care Corporate.