Home Health Aide

Avera Health; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services in Cresco, IA seeks a Home Health Aide to assist clients in their homes or facilities with personal care, exercises, and medication reminders. Tasks include simple treatments as directed by a nurse and occasional household chores and errands as needed.

The role requires formal certification training completion and a valid CPR certification; CNA/HCA credentials and driving are preferred, with valid driver's license and insurance required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or written skills test and competency evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in their homes/facilities with personal care activities, exercises, ambulation activities, and medication reminders.
• Performs simple treatments and procedures such as changing dressings per RN instruction.
• Provides minor household chores, meal preparation, and runs errands.
• Communicates with supervisory personnel appropriately.

Skills

CNA/HCA certification

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Location

Cresco, IA

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community.

Position Highlights

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists clients in their homes/facilities with personal care activities, exercises, ambulation activities, and medication reminders. Performs simple treatments and procedures such as changing dressings per RN instruction. Provides minor household chores, meal preparation, and runs errands. Communicates with supervisory personnel appropriately.

Position Qualifications

Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or written skills test and competency evaluation.

C.N.A. or H.C.A. certification and/or experience preferred.

Valid driver’s license.

Valid car insurance to meet minimum requirements.

Maintains a current CPR certification.