Resident Caregiver & Activities Facilitator (Day Shift)

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, IA is seeking a caregiver to provide medical and physical care to residents in a household setting under the guidance of a professional nurse. The caregiver will advocate for residents, promote psychosocial well-being, and plan meaningful social activities to enhance daily life.

You will support the household team, assist with homemaker tasks and dining services, and contribute to a safe, compassionate, and family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• On-the-job training available.
• Annual influenza vaccinations are mandatory for all employees by December 1, unless a medical waiver is signed and approved.
• Completion of the Dependent Adult Abuse course for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 30 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.
• Current active Nurse Aide Certificate from Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.
• Sanitation Certification mandatory within 2 months of employment.
• Completion of cross training for household housekeeping, household laundry and dining services and activities essential.
• CPR (Basic Life Support Certification)

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and physical care to residents to meet daily needs and enable functioning at the highest level.
• Advocate for residents and promote psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships.
• Plan and facilitate social activities for residents to support recreation, exercise, relationships and fun.
• Support household homemaker with tasks and assist with dining services and activities as needed.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient advocacy

Household support

Education

High school or less

On-the-job training available

Job description

Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, IA is seeking a caregiver to provide medical and physical care to residents in a household setting under the guidance of a professional nurse. The caregiver will advocate for residents, promote psychosocial well-being, and plan meaningful social activities to enhance daily life.

You will support the household team, assist with homemaker tasks and dining services, and contribute to a safe, compassionate, and family-friendly environment.