This is a non-merit temporary position with the Iowa Veterans Home. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprises.
This position starts at $12.15 per hour.
If you are interested in entering the health care field, this is a great position to start in. The Iowa Veterans Home is looking for temporary Resident Aides to assist on the unit. Hours are typically 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. working 30 hours in a pay period and every other weekend.
As a Resident Aide, you will help residents by changing sheets, making bed, refill water pictures, refill treatment bucket, put away clean laundry.
Duties also include:
- Assisting with passing meal trays and assisting during meal time.
- Provides support and physical assistance to residents by participating/initiating additional activities such as playing cards, table games, reading, crafts, writing letters for residents and taking residents for walks or outside for fresh air by wheelchair.
- Escorts or participates with resident activities, writing letters for residents, taking residents for walks along with other assigned duties.
**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.