Home Health Aide

• Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8

• Department: Public Health

• Shift: Weekdays, Varied

• Job ID: 183826

Overview

The Public Health Home Care Aide position works directly within the VNA Public Health services grant to assure the provision of core public health functions and essential public health services. VNA Home Care Aides support the improvement of local public health capacity to address health priorities and develop conditions for healthy people and healthy communities through the provision of support services driven by patient needs.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on care (bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care, ROM exercises) and supports therapy/nursing tasks per physician orders and plan of care.

• Assists with ambulation, exercises, and self-administered medications.

• Ensures safe, high-quality care under RN supervision; uses equipment and supplies effectively.

• Observes, documents, and reports patient changes; communicates with the care team to coordinate care.

• Maintains infection control and safety standards; participates in case conferences, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Builds positive relationships with patients, families, and team members while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Meets documentation, productivity, and performance standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required .

• Preferred: Completion of a 120-hour Nursing Assistant course.

Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age in accordance with regulatory requirements required .

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program of a minimum of 75 hours with no continuous period of 24-months without compensation for Home Care Aide/CNA work after completion required .

• Preferred: 2+ years of home care experience.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid Drivers License required .

• Auto Insurance required when driving a personal vehicle.

• Maintain BLS certification American Heart Association (AHA) required .

• Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.

• Iowa Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.

• Preferred: Valid State of Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant - Iowa Department Of Inspections & Appeals (IADIA )