Caregiver (CNA)

Caregiver PositionLocation: Rock Valley, IAWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)At Hegg Health Center, we've fostered an excellent culture! We support you both personally and professionally. Make the exciting decision today to apply for a career at Hegg.Position HighlightsThe caregiver provides medical and physical care to the residents of the household to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level. While this care is provided under the leadership of a professional nurse, the caregiver is the residents' closest advocate in the household. The caregiver promotes the residents' psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationship building, and works with the household team to meet other social service needs of the resident and of the household, always providing support, friendship and kindness for each of the household members. The caregiver plans and facilitates social activities for residents of the household which provide meaningful ways to spend time in recreation, exercise, relationship building and fun. The caregiver also supports the household homemaker in his/her tasks. All caregiver tasks are performed in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations in a safe and efficient manner.Required Education and/or Experience:Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.On-the-job training available.Position Requirements:Annual influenza vaccinations are mandatory for all employees by December 1, unless a medical waiver is signed and approved.Completion of the Dependent Adult Abuse course for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 30 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.Current active Nurse Aide Certificate from Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.Sanitation Certification mandatory within 2 months of employment.Completion of cross training for household housekeeping, household laundry and dining services and activities essential.CPR (Basic Life Support Certification)