Resident Assistant /HHA (pca, dsp, nursing assistant) Coralville Iowa, PT and FT
Great opportunity for a college student interested in getting healthcare/patient support experience and working part-time! Or those looking for part-time rewarding work in a welcoming environment.
We also have a new FULL TIME opening.
We offer competitive wages and generous benefits working part-time hours
Stirlingshire of Coralville, Iowa is managed by Ebenezer and is our new senior care community that will be opening early 2021! This senior community will include 53 Assisted Living units and 20 Memory Care units.
We are looking for a Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide whom would be responsible for providing personal cares and designated health related services to enhance and/or maintain the senior living residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
This patient support position includes;
- .4 FTE or 32 hours in two weeks Overnights, or .5 FTE/40 hours evenings
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation
- Benefit Eligible (paid personal leave); https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Responsibilities/Job Description
- Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to: bathing, shaving, dressing, hair care, feeding, toileting, and transfers/lifts.
- Under direction of Nurse assists with health-related services as needed such as; passing medication, glucose monitoring, temperatures, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Performs other duties as assigned such as; laundry, cleaning, meal service, and assisting with activities.
- Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff.
- Assists with onboarding of new resident assistants.
Qualifications
Required:
- Med Manager Certification by approved Iowa agency or must be able to obtain this certification within 30 days of hire date.
- Ability to communicate effectively, with empathy and compassion for residents and coworkers
- Ability to work in a team setting and support others
- Ability to work with a diverse and elderly population
- Ability to use technology in the form of computers, hand held devices, and phones
Preferred:
- High School diploma or GED or completion of a formal NA or HHA course preferred
- Previous work experience as HHA, CNA, NA, DSP, PCA or similar is preferred
- Work experience in a customer service setting preferred