Resident Aide - Part Time; Fox - Iowa Veterans

Job Description

The Iowa Veterans Home is now accepting applications for a part‑time evening shift Resident Aide in our Fox building working 2p‑10:30p. Applicant will work 5 shifts in a pay period.

• Provides support to residents by participating/initiating additional activities such as playing cards, table games, reading, crafts, writing letters for residents and visiting.
• Provides general housekeeping duties such as stocking of supplies, making coffee, delivering mail, cleaning fridge/microwave in galley and staff break room, and checking dryer lint trap.
• Provides orientation to residents upon admission including location of linen room, laundry, trash room, I’m OK program and other details to make their transition to IVH successful. Assists with unpacking personal items, marking of clothing and other assistance as needed. Assists with packing and moving residents as appropriate.
• Participates in monthly/quarterly room inspections. Assists with follow up of items not in compliance.
• May accompany residents to appointments internally and externally.

Other Duties as assigned.

• Team oriented, positive work environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
• Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits
• Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution:
  The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program:
  Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
• All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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No specific education or experience is required.

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