Home Health Aide - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Ottumwa, IA, is seeking a Nursing Aide to support residents in a Christian, not-for-profit hospice environment. The role includes following care plans, performing delegated tasks, and providing compassionate daily living assistance across age groups.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred), CNA/75-hour nurse aide training (preferred), and good interpersonal skills. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Completion of nurse aide training totaling 75 hours (16 hours practicum, 16 hours classroom).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• If in North Dakota, must be registered as Home Health Aide within four months of hire.
• Maintains required competencies and certifications; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks delegated and indicated on the care plan under RN supervision.
• Understand body functioning and changes across age groups including end-of-life care.
• Assist residents with daily living activities (dressing, bathing, eating).
• Demonstrate courteous, caring, and professional interpersonal skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing support

Education

GED or high school diploma

Nurse Aide training 75 hours

CNA preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

• Facility: GSS IA Ottumwa Hospice
• Location: Ottumwa, IA
• Address: 2035 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 32.00
• Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00
• Department Details Ottumwa Iowa Hospice
• Serving the Iowa counties of: Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, and Warren

Job Summary

Performs tasks as delegated and indicated on the care plan for assigned patients/residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and willingly accepts delegated tasks. The Aide understands the basic elements of body functioning and the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process. Utilizes appropriate age related patient/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients/residents. Assists patients/residents in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating. Must have good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring. Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures. Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Completion of nurse aide training, including classroom and practical training, totaling 75 hours preferred. Within the 75 hours of training, a minimum of 16 hours supervised practical training and a minimum of 16 hours in classroom training.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
• If working in North Dakota, be registered as Home Health Aide through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of hire.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Depending on location, a valid drivers license may be required. Ongoing training and competency validation annually tracked.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Job Function: Nursing

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