Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Completion of a state-approved and federally compliant training program, plus passing a competency evaluation
At least 1 year of experience as an aide in a home care, hospice, or facility setting
Meets all agency hiring standards (including professional references)
Able to work independently while maintaining professional, respectful relationships with clients and families
Willing to stay up-to-date with agency policies, training, and best practices
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Commitment to our mission, Code of Ethics, and Compliance Program
Dependable, compassionate, and comfortable supporting clients in a home environment
What You'll Be Doing (Essential Responsibilities)
Client Care & Support
Follow the care plan created by the RN
Share any changes in the client's condition right away
Help with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, mobility, toileting, and more
Assist with light household tasks: meal prep, feeding, laundry, linens, and light housekeeping
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) when ordered
Support simple therapy-directed activities like range-of-motion exercises
Assist (but never administer) clients with self-medication, following RN guidance
Help clients safely use home equipment like wheelchairs or side rails
Perform basic care tasks such as changing ostomy appliances or external catheter care (as assigned)
Communication & Documentation
Document your visit clearly and accurately the same day
Work with scheduling to keep your client assignments up to date
Attend case conferences when appropriate
Maintain clear, respectful communication with clients, families, and the care team
Professional Growth
Participate in training and staff development opportunities
Stay aligned with agency policies, safety procedures, and ethical guidelines
Physical & Work Requirements
Frequent standing, lifting, and walking
Occasional bending, stooping, twisting
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently and assist with client positioning
Comfort working in changing environments with shifting priorities
Travel between client homes as needed
Our Commitment
We work hard to create a safe and supportive environment for employees, clients, and families. Every team member is expected to follow our Organizational Code of Ethics and support our mission through their daily work and interactions.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
Trinity Health MercyOne Hospice CNA • Des Moines, IA, United States