Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Male in Montezuma, Iowa

Care Planning Institute, Inc; Montezuma (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Care Planning Institute, Inc. in Montezuma, IA is seeking a Personal Care Aide to assist an elderly male Veteran at home. You will help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking to promote independence.

This is a long-term, part-time role: about 6 hours per week with a fixed schedule once agreed. Pay is $25 per hour total ($21 base + $4 bonus) and it includes a mandatory TB test and a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver is required.
• Background check will be performed.
• TB skin test required if not recently taken.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and walking.
• Maintain the client's safety and independence at home.
• Follow the agreed schedule and report any concerns to the supervising agency.

Skills

Caregiving

Bathing

Dressing

Grooming

Mobility support

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 Montezuma, IA.

This is a long term position. 6 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.