Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Male in Independence, Iowa

Care Planning Institute, Inc; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Care Planning Institute, Inc in Independence, IA is seeking a Personal Care Aide to assist an elderly male veteran at home. The role focuses on bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking to help him remain independent, with an 8-hour weekly schedule that is flexible but fixed once agreed.

The position is long-term and requires caregiver experience; training is available. A background check and TB test are required, with reimbursement details for TB testing provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver is required.
• Training available for job specifics.
• Must pass background check and TB skin test.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking to help independence.
• Follow the agreed schedule; maintain flexibility as needed.
• Complete shifts as scheduled; undergo background check and TB test.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Job description

We are a home care aide services agency that has been in business since 2007 and help elderly people stay safe and well in their homes. We provide home care services in 19 states. We also offer same day pay options for our caregivers.

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly male Veteran and needs some help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent at home. The job is located in the city of Independence, IA.

This is a long term position. 8 hours per week.

The schedule is flexible but must stick to the schedule once it is agreed upon.

Paid at $25/hour. Pay is $21/hour base with a $4/hour bonus to total $25/hour. You get the bonus if you work all the shifts you agreed to work during that pay period.

The job starts soon. Experience as a caregiver is required. We can train on the specifics of the job. We will perform a background check.

Must get a TB (Tuberculosis) skin test if not had one recently. You can go to your local County Health Department and walk in to get a skin TB Test. Just provide your ID and tell them it is for employment. It cost $25. You will return 48-72 hours later to have it checked. Here is a list of County Health Departments: https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory. You can also do this at CVS Minute Clinics. Schedule appt. online at your local CVS. Cost is $75. We reimburse the $75 on your first paycheck - if you keep the receipt: www.minuteclinic.com.

If you desire to visit our website - please copy and paste this link to your browser to do so: www.careplanninginstitute.org. Our reception phone number is: 877-487-8166.