Home Health Aide Details

Home Health Aide

WesleyLife - Des Moines, IA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Our Home Health team provides services to support clients and their caregivers in their homes. Our services range from care for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiac issues, and kidney problems to shorter-term care following an accident or surgery. We also provide care when clients finish a stay in short-term rehabilitation at one of our communities, services from WesleyLife at Home can help keep them moving in the right direction! This person would work up to 40 hours a week and will work during the days of Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM with rotating weekends as our Home Health Home Care Aide.

WesleyLife has been certified as one of 2022's Great Places to Work!

We are looking to cover the Greenfield/Stuart/Adel area and the East Des Moines area.

The minimum pay rate for this position is $14.50/hour for non-certified aides and $16.30/hr for a CNA. Starting pay rates will be based on years of experience.

Benefits for Eligible Full-Time and Part-Time employees:

• Incredible benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental and 401K
• Up to $3,000/year Scholarship opportunities
• Up to $1,500/year Tuition reimbursement
• Free Wellness membership and wellness incentive program
• 18% Discount at Purdue University Global
• Referral Bonus Program
• Other voluntary benefits – Life, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Mileage Reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile
• Fleet vehicles are available to team members who drive the highest number of miles. Assignments are reviewed quarterl

• Full-Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (We are currently hiring for growth)

As a Home Health, Home Care Aide, you will provide the support that will allow our clients to live as independently as possible. Your principal responsibilities will include:

• Traveling to complete visits for each assignment at the pre-scheduled time and location.
• Following each client’s individualized care plan, schedule, and assignment as directed, maintaining a consistent schedule and work environment.
• Providing clients the attention needed to create a sanitary and orderly environment
• Assisting with personal care including bathing, nail and skincare, oral hygiene, and toileting
• Assisting clients with light housekeeping, home management, and safety-related functions
• Participating in staff meetings
• Requires travel

Why work for WesleyLife Home Health?

Services from WesleyLife At Home are designed to support the independence, health, and well-being of our clients in their homes! Our nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, home care aides, social workers, therapists, and other team members work with medical providers to create plans to address client needs. We’re proud to offer flexible schedules that help our team members achieve a healthy work/life balance. We also offer competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, clear job responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, and a positive, friendly working environment.

This position will work with clients of WesleyLife Home Health in central Iowa. This role will be required to take visits in the following counties: Boone, Dallas, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, Warren, Cass, Washington, Audubon, Guthrie, Adair and Poweshiek.

If you’re ready for a job that will enhance your sense of purpose and meaning in your life, we would love to welcome you to WesleyLife Home Health!

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, background check, TB test, motor vehicle report, drug screen and meet our COVID-19 requirements prior to beginning employment.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, valid insurance, and clean driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-hire background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen
• 1 - 3 years: Previous direct care experience

• CNA certification preferred

• High School or better

• Driver's License

• Certified Nursing Asst