Home Care Assessor Needed in Decorah, IA

Care Planning Institute, Inc; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Care Planning Institute, Inc. is seeking a part-time in-home assessor to visit elderly clients in the Decorah, IA region (within a 2-hour drive). The role pays $40/hour and offers a flexible schedule from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Sunday, with weekend availability.

Assessments last about 30 minutes, involve talking with clients in their homes about non-medical care needs, and travel time is paid at the same rate. TB skin test is required if not recently completed.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care required.
• Ability to travel within Decorah, IA region (2-hour drive).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible schedule; weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments of elderly clients.
• Discuss non-medical care needs (bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping).
• Talk with clients in person at their home for about 30 minutes.
• Travel time paid at $40/hour; complete assessments within 3–7 days when needed.

Skills

Elderly care

Assessment skills

Interpersonal communication

Travel-friendly

Job description

Care Planning Institute, Inc

We are a home care agency that has been in business since 2007 and in need of a person to perform in‑home assessments of elderly clients in the Decorah, IA region (clients located within a 2 hour drive of Decorah). Pay Rate: $40/hour.

The assessment consists of talking to the client in person at their home - and asking a few questions about their non medical care needs (i.e. Bathing, dressing, grooming, light house cleaning, etc).

The assessments take 30 minutes. Travel time is paid from the person's home and back at $40/hour. Flexible schedule. Can work anytime from 8am to 8pm Monday through Sunday. Weekends only is acceptable. Great part time job for extra money on the side of your regular job. Experience with elderly care required. Will train on the job.

We just started a contract with a large referral source so there is not a big need right now - but as we get more clients in the program the need will grow. When we have need of an assessment we will reach out and you would need to get the assessment completed within 3-7 calendar days.

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. 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 www.minuteclinic.com. Schedule appt. online at your local CVS. Please retain documentation and receipt to evidence the test was completed - for employment verification.

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.