Caregiver

Why You’ll Love this Caregiver Job!  

Looking to make someone else’s day? The Caregiver job at BrightStar Care in West Des Moines, IA gives you the opportunity to brighten someone’s outlook and provide the day-to-day assistance they need to live life to the fullest.

As a Caregiver, also known as a home health aide or personal care assistant, you will build rewarding relationships while performing various personal care services including hygiene care, meal prep, taking vitals, and assistance with activities.

Pay: $16 / hour  
*Potential for pay to increase in alignment with experience.  

Why BrightStar Care?

• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or debit card
• Flexible Scheduling including weekends and evenings  
• Rewards and Recognition Programs  
• Career Growth

Are you ready to put your heart and hands to work by providing everyday services that help clients remain happy and healthy in their own home or preferred care environment? Apply today for the Caregiver position in West Des Moines, IA!Responsibilities

• Provide client with hygiene care as directed including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, linen changes and light housekeeping
• Prepare and administer meals according to client’s diet
• Take and record vital signs, as well as height and weight, if necessary
• Assist client in active and passive range of motion defined by the plan of care, document observed changes and report any changes to the Director of Nursing
• Assist client in walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities and shopping
• Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards
• Ensure client’s rights are adhered to

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred unless where required by law  
• Certification CPR (ARC)
• Certified CPR and current physical or T.B./PPD test, if applicable
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with the organization’s requirements
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
• Ability to travel up to 30 minutes as needed for client care service needs as well as staff and business needs including job required training and conferences.
• Experience working with a Hoyer Lift, EZ Stand, Cath Care, and Gait Belts

BrightStar Care is an equal opportunity employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO Is the Law poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
BrightStar Care is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different.

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