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WesleyLife Home Care Aide, Public Health in Urbandale, Iowa

Description

At WesleyLife, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. That applies to the people we serve — and the people who do the serving!

We want your job with WesleyLife to help you wake up each day with optimism, reinforce your potential as limitless, and illustrate that joyful work is a part of a joyous life. You are a vital life-changer who insists on a purposeful life, and you deserve to choose a job that fits your commitment to living your life.

At WesleyLife, we’re looking for candidates who are looking for more. If you insist on joy in your day-to-day work life, consider one of our roles. From clinical positions to hospitality roles to administrative positions, we offer all our team members the opportunity to create joy for themselves and the people whose lives they touch.

A Typical Day for a Home Care Aide with WesleyLife at Home/Public Health:

  • Travel to complete client visits at the pre-scheduled time and location (four visits a day lasting two hours each) (Visits cover all of Polk County - about a 50-mile radius)

  • Perform light housekeeping – including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, dishwashing, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and changing beds

  • Do laundry, including washing, drying, and folding clothes

  • Monitor client supplies

  • Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance

  • Follow each client’s care plan and submit documentation using a tablet

  • Participate in staff meetings

Current Openings: Full-Time or Part-Time, Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm, no weeknights, weekends, or holidays

Compensation:

  • The pay range for this position is $14.75 - $21.15 / hour The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience.

  • Daily Pay: Use this free app to access your wages before payday to handle unexpected expenses

  • Mileage Reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile

What You’ll Gain

In addition to the competitive compensation you’d expect, WesleyLife offers true flexibility. You don’t want to work all the time, and we don’t want you to! Our locations are filled with team members who have one another’s backs and leaders who genuinely care about each team member as a person.

We’re committed to creating the best work experience you’ve ever had. Why not give us a look today?

Health and Financial Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401K.

  • Scholarship Reimbursement: Up to $3,000/year for educational pursuits.

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year for furthering your education.

  • Wellness Incentives: Free wellness membership and incentives for staying healthy.

  • Educational Discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global.

Additional Perks:

  • Referral Bonus Program: Earn bonuses for referring qualified candidates.

  • Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage available.

About WesleyLife:

WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work! (https://www.wesleylife.org/blog/wecare-connect-names-wesleylife-best-place-to-work)

WesleyLife has been named one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work under a new certification program from WeCare Connect, the survey leader among organizations that serve older adults. This award is extended to only a small percentage of organizations and is based on variables such as speed and efficacy of issue resolution, high participation rates, and high responder rates around satisfaction.

With a legacy spanning 77 years, WesleyLife has established an esteemed reputation for excellence. It is recognized across the Midwest as transforming the aging experience. WesleyLife's networks are committed to health and well-being and offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick-and-mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, in-home services, adult day programs, transportation, and home-delivered meals.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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, TB test, and drug screen.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

  • Certified Nursing Asst

Experience

Required

  • Ability to pass a pre-hire background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report

  • Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and valid insurance

  • Must be 21 years or older

  • 1 year: Previous home care experience

Preferred

  • 1 year: Previous experience working with clients with mental and behavioral issues is preferred
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