Resident Aide - Part Time, Iowa Veterans Home
About The Position
The Iowa Veterans Home is hiring part-time Resident Aides to assist residents on the unit. Scheduled hours are 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for at least 40 hours per pay period, including every other weekend. The role includes helping residents with unit and daily-living tasks, meals, activities, and mobility. No specific education or experience is required. Applicants are subject to criminal background, dependent adult abuse, and child abuse checks. The State of Iowa uses E-Verify to confirm newly hired employees’ authorization to work in the United States and complies with federal Right to Work laws.
Requirements
- No specific education or experience is required.
- Work at least 40 hours per pay period, including every other weekend.
- Complete criminal background, dependent adult abuse, and child abuse checks.
- Meet employment eligibility requirements verified through E-Verify.
Responsibilities
- Change sheets and make beds.
- Refill water pitchers and treatment buckets.
- Put away clean laundry.
- Assist with passing meal trays and during mealtimes.
- Provide support and physical assistance to residents by initiating or participating in activities such as playing cards, table games, reading, and crafts.
- Write letters for residents.
- Escort residents to activities and take them for walks or outside for fresh air, including by wheelchair.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Team-oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid sick leave and vacation
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses and dependent care
- IPERS retirement plan
- Optional 401(a) plan with employer matching contributions of $1 for every $1 contributed, up to a $75 monthly maximum
- Lactation rooms throughout the campus
- Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for $36 per year
- Annual flu vaccine at no cost
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
