Care Assistant - Assisted Living

Sioux Center Health Care Assistant Position

Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There's a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus' healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa, and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There's no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Job Summary

The Care Assistant performs duties for the residents of Assisted/Independent Living at Crown Pointe Estates. The position provides assistance for personal care, meals, laundry, housekeeping, activity assistance, and any additional needs of residents. Assists the medication aide as needed.

General Hours of Work

Rotating Shifts (6:00 am - 10:00 am), Every third weekend.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Experience in working with the elderly population preferred, but not required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

Certified Nurse Aide Certification preferred, but not required. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.

Essential Functions

• Completes assigned responsibilities as delegated by RN supervisor to care for each individual resident.
• Provides feedback to RN/LPN supervisor regarding resident care and reports resident concern appropriately.
• Assures safety of all residents.
• Assists with meal set up and serving. Assures that all residents are provided meals (either in their room or through the dining room) that receive meal service.
• Cleans all community areas: elevator, restrooms, offices, hallways, etc.
• Assists activities coordinator with activities as needed.
• Provides assistance for residents as needed or requested for daily living, including, but not limited to, transfers, general housekeeping, and laundry services.
• Completes charting and documentation on residents, available to take vital signs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.