Home Care Assessor NEEDED in Dubuque, IA

Care Planning Institute, Inc; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid travel time

Job summary

Care Planning Institute, Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking an assessor to perform in-home assessments for elderly clients.

The role offers a flexible part-time schedule from 8am to 8pm, with travel time paid at $40 per hour; TB test required; training provided; potential VA contract growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with elderly care required.
• Ability to perform in-home assessments in clients' homes.
• Willing to travel within a 2-hour drive of Algona, IA.
• TB skin test is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments for elderly clients.
• Discuss non-medical care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light house cleaning.
• Travel to client homes; travel time paid at $40/hour.
• Complete assessments within 3–7 days when needed.

Skills

Elderly care experience

Job description

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 Dubuque, IA region (clients located within a 2 hour drive of Algona). $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 the Department of Veterans Affairs 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.