Hha/Cna

Right at Home Des Moines•West Des Moines, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Want to join a company that truly makes a difference in the world? During these trying times, Right at Home wants to help and support you. We want to provide you with the opportunity to serve a population that needs you right now. #BeEssential as a Right at Home Caregiver! We stand prepared to equip you with the right PPE protection and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities. Right at Home Des Moines is locally owned and operated, was established in 2003, and our mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care driven by our Joint Commission accreditation, Right at Home Best Practices, and the Golden Rule each and every day in Central Iowa. However, we couldn’t do it without having the Right People. Our Care Team members need to be passionate about serving our clients and committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. More health care is being provided in the home and the vast majority of people would like to age in place, independently, at home. So, the demand for our type of services will continue to grow. That’s where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who are exemplify our core values- being Compassionate , Professional , Adaptable , Dependable , and who serve as Advocates for their clients thus improving their quality of life.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
Must possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
You must have a high school diploma or GED
Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check
Must have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
Current CPR Certificate is recommended
6 months experience as a Home Health Aide in health care (in homes or facilities)

Nice To Haves

The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset.
You're the honest, energetic and approachable type; able to get along and communicate easily with people at all levels.
You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge.
You don’t mind getting a little dirty…

Responsibilities

assistance with eating, personal hygiene, assistance with dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.
medication reminders, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.