Residential Living Assistant jobs in Sioux City, IA

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, including up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Join Avera as a Resident Assistant and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.

May be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $1,000!

Position Highlights:

• Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
• Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.

Job Summary

• The Resident Assistant is accountable for providing tenant assistance with activities of daily living, medications, (if medication aide certified), housekeeping and activities according to the service plans and as assigned by the Nursing Coordinator.
• Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital’s Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
• Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire
• Certified Nurse Assistant preferred – Maintain if certified.
• Medication Aide preferred – Maintain if certified.
  • High School diploma is required for Med Aide certification.

Work Schedule

• Day Shift, 6:30am-7:00pm, every third weekend, every third holiday; 72 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

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

• $18.25 - $24.00 per hour

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