Health & Safety Assistant — Travel & Training Support

First Resources Corporation; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Retirement plan

403(b) employer match

Job summary

First Resources Corp. is seeking a Health and Safety Assistant to support residential services for a safe, healthy, and compliant environment.

The role involves staff training at site locations and securing medications, aiding Site Supervisors across Burlington and Fairfield. The position requires an Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field (preferred), with HCBS experience, basic computer skills, and CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• At least two years of HCBS experience and knowledge of DIA requirements.
• Basic computer skills and software familiarity.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment and maintained afterward.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Area Coordinator and Supervisors about client care, site condition, and program needs.
• Provide clerical and training support to the residential department.
• Advocate for individual rights and ensure health, safety, and welfare needs are met.
• Document within 24 hours of services, maintain medication records, and audit site medications.
• Attend medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments with individuals and provide transportation.
• Facilitate medication ordering and liaise with pharmacy for changes.
• Assist individuals with ADLs, personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping and activities.
• Participate in the organization's safety program and disaster procedures.
• Fill in hours as needed, maintain a flexible schedule, and travel at least 25% including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

First Resources Corp. is seeking a Health and Safety Assistant to support residential services for a safe, healthy, and compliant environment.

The role involves staff training at site locations and securing medications, aiding Site Supervisors across Burlington and Fairfield. The position requires an Associate's Degree in Human Services or related field (preferred), with HCBS experience, basic computer skills, and CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days.