Care Assistant – Home Health

Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

If you’re a compassionate individual who enjoys helping people, become a Care Assistant at Avera!

This position may be eligible for $2,500 sign on bonus!

Position Highlights:

Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

Options for Free Health Insurance!

Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

The Care Assistant provides personal care for elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in home or facility settings.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served by Avera@Home.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Experience in home health care or related health care field preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Nursing assistant certification preferred.

Completion of the Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse courses for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.

This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; 72hrs/2wks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.50 – $23.00 per hour

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