Home Health Aide (FT)

WesleyLife; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Access

Mileage reimbursement

Health, vision, dental, and 401(k)

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness center memberships

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking a Home Health Aide to support residents in their homes across a 16-county service area in Iowa. You will help with daily living activities and health support, traveling to client locations to provide compassionate care.

As part of WesleyLife Home Health, you’ll work in a role that emphasizes dignity, independence, and community well-being. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and benefits, with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to serve others.
• Strong communication and independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in an assigned territory within our 16 county service area by traveling in all weather conditions.
• Communicates with clients before performing tasks so clients are well informed and comfortable before each activity. Engages in friendly and appropriate conversation with clients while providing service
• Performs or assists clients with bathing in bed, tub, or shower; dressing; transfers; ambulation; range of motion exercises; oral hygiene; toilet needs; non-sterile dressing changes; and other miscellaneous activities of daily living (ADL).

Skills

Compassionate, dependable, and service

Strong communication and independent</

Job description

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

About the Role: Home Health Aide

As a Home Health Aide, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health, happiness, and daily experience of the residents at Wesley at Home.

As a Home Health Aide, You Will

• Assist patients in an assigned territory within our 16 county service area by traveling in all weather conditions.
• Communicates with clients before performing tasks so clients are well informed and comfortable before each activity. Engages in friendly and appropriate conversation with clients while providing service
• Performs or assists clients with bathing in bed, tub, or shower; dressing; transfers; ambulation; range of motion exercises; oral hygiene; toilet needs; non-sterile dressing changes; and other miscellaneous activities of daily living (ADL).

Openings

• Fulltime - Minimum of 30 hours per week

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to serve others
• Strong communication and independent judgement

What We Offer

We know a great career is about more than just a paycheck — it's about belonging, growth, and making a difference. At WesleyLife, we provide:

Compensation & Flexibility

• The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $21.15 / hour. The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience.
• DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings before payday
• Mileage reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage

Education & Career Growth

• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways

Extra Perks

• Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards
• Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

WesleyLife Hospice provides services in-home and elsewhere

Wherever we’re needed, we extend the personalized patient- and family-centered care we’re known for. We believe hospice is not about the end of life, but about encouraging patients to live life on their terms. WesleyLife Hospice comes to patients wherever they call home — their house or apartment, WesleyLife‑or non‑WesleyLife‑affiliated senior living community, a health center, or a hospital. We are honored to serve residents in Boone, Dallas, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story, and Warren counties in Iowa.

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for service, wellness, and community.

WesleyLife believes in welcoming all people to our team and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, drug screen, and tobacco screen prior to beginning employment.