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Hospice Caregiver

Job Details

Bird House - Iowa City, IA
Caring Hands & More LLC Business Office - Iowa City, IA
Full Time
High School/GED
$16.00 Hourly
None
Any
Professional Services

Description

As a Hospice Caregiver you will provide individuals with end-of-life care at the Hospice Home of Johnson County, also known as The Bird House. The Bird House is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified end-of-life care by focusing on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of our guests and their loved ones in a peaceful, home-like environment.  Immediate full-time and part-time openings available!

 

Primary Duties:

  • Provide companionship and all end-of-life care to include:
    • Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
    • Medication management
    • Meal preparation
    • Housekeeping & laundry assistance
    • Positioning, transferring, and feeding as appropriate
  • Promote personal safety and maintain a safe environment for guests by observing infection control practices.
  • Effectively communicates with all team members.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality within all aspects of the position.
  • Document the care provided and pertinent observations.

 

Perks and Benefits:

Caring Hands & More offers the following perks to all full-time employees

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
  • Simple IRA program
  • Personal Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Opportunities for growth & advancement
  • Collaborative and respectful working relationships
  • Casual work environment

Qualifications

You need to be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED for this position.  Previous experience as a Caregiver is preferred.  Additional requirements include:

  • Ability to work independently under minimum supervision
  • Must be able to work every other weekend
  • Must be able to pass multiple background checks
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