9 Residential Support jobs in North Liberty

Do you have a passion for working with older adults, adults with disabilities and seniors with dementia?

Are you dedicated to providing top notch person-centered care?

Would you like to work with a small team in a supportive environment where you are valued?

Are you…Compassionate? Dedicated? Resilient? Innovative? Empathetic? Collaborative? If so…we want you!

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.  Aging Services Pathways Adult Day Health Center, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Iowa City, Iowa. 

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living, personal cares and goal achievement.
• Implement and lead fun and exciting activities for participants.
• Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Education

Must be at least 18 years old, High School/GED preferred.

Qualifications/Experience

An ideal candidate will have an interest in working with people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, mental illness and/or dementia. Two years of experience working with the mental health and/or behavioral health population preferred. Valid Iowa Driver's License required. 

Education

Must be at least 18 years old, High School/GED preferred.

Qualifications/Experience

An ideal candidate will have an interest in working with people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, mental illness and/or dementia. Two years of experience working with the mental health and/or behavioral health population preferred. Valid Iowa Driver's License required.

• Requires a Master's degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be ASCP certified or eligible for certification within one year of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Desire demonstrated proficiency in teaching, communication and working well with others.
• Desire experience working in an academic health center.

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Clinic Director - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapy + Care Coordination: The Best of Both Worlds!
We’re looking for Physical Therapy Assistants to support our innovative new care coordination program! This opportunity empowers you to practice at the top of your license, while giving you the chance to branch out into care coordination duties designed to standardize your hours and grow your career. All this plus truly flexible scheduling, amazing benefits, and the ability to make a huge difference in the lives of seniors!

Incentive Opportunities

For some leadership positions at EmpowerMe Wellness, we offer financial incentive opportunities tied to performance. Be sure to ask your recruiter to learn more!

The Opportunity
We are hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to serve as Clinic Director at a senior living community that offers one or more of the following care settings: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Therapy services for the residents at this community are covered by private insurance and/or Medicare Part B.  

As a Clinic Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing how team members at your location(s) deliver care in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support care coordination efforts by conducting regular wellness checkpoint visits with patients, communicating with patients’ providers and caregivers, and assisting patients with attending telehealth visits
• Leading operational initiatives, including the implementation of company-wide policies, clinical programs, and quality initiatives
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary care partners on treatment planning and therapeutic interventions
• Maintaining professional practices and ethical standards in accordance with company-wide policies and clinical initiatives

As a PTA, you will be responsible for:

• Providing physical therapy and wellness services for older adults under the supervision of a PT as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to program development, quality improvement, and problem-solving
• Assisting with optimizing each patient’s functional well-being and satisfaction 

Your Schedule
While our clinics typically operate 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, our flexible scheduling lets you craft a schedule that’s suited to your unique lifestyle!

Our Amazing Benefits

All Employees Get:

• Fun at Work, a Team You’ll Love, and a Culture You Can Stand Behind!
• 401(k) Eligibility with Opportunity for Matching Funds  
• Amazing Career Advancement and Cross Training Opportunities
• Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Part-Time Employees Also Get:

• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft, Pet Protection)

Full-Time Employees Also Get:

• Full Benefits, including HSA, FSA, and Life & Disability Insurance   
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft, Pet Protection)
• Flexible Paid Time Off

You’re Our Perfect Fit If.
You’re energetic, dedicated, and hard-wired to help others – especially seniors. You want to make a difference in the world and help others lead fuller, healthier lives. You want more than just a job…you seek a calling – a mission you can feel great about. And you want a support system to ensure your career ascends to the highest of heights.

Plus, you have the following:

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (New Grads Welcome)

️ Current PTA state licensure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A results-oriented mindset with a dash of critical thinking

Tech-savvy skills – quick learners are our favorite kind!

Professional curiosity and a knack for finding solutions

Come be a part of our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors. Apply today!

About EmpowerMe Wellness
EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and the communities they call home! We provide fully integrated healthcare to senior living communities nationwide, offering on-site care coordination, therapy, and pharmacy services. Our experienced team of more than 3,500 clinicians and professionals provide personalized health and wellness solutions that lead to healthier, happier tomorrows! To learn more about us, visit empowerme.com today. 

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  

Clinic Director - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapy + Care Coordination: The Best of Both Worlds!
We’re looking for Physical Therapy Assistants to support our innovative new care coordination program! This opportunity empowers you to practice at the top of your license, while giving you the chance to branch out into care coordination duties designed to standardize your hours and grow your career. All this plus truly flexible scheduling, amazing benefits, and the ability to make a huge difference in the lives of seniors!

Incentive Opportunities

For some leadership positions at EmpowerMe Wellness, we offer financial incentive opportunities tied to performance. Be sure to ask your recruiter to learn more!

The Opportunity
We are hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to serve as Clinic Director at a senior living community that offers one or more of the following care settings: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Therapy services for the residents at this community are covered by private insurance and/or Medicare Part B.  

As a Clinic Director, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing how team members at your location(s) deliver care in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support care coordination efforts by conducting regular wellness checkpoint visits with patients, communicating with patients’ providers and caregivers, and assisting patients with attending telehealth visits
• Leading operational initiatives, including the implementation of company-wide policies, clinical programs, and quality initiatives
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary care partners on treatment planning and therapeutic interventions
• Maintaining professional practices and ethical standards in accordance with company-wide policies and clinical initiatives

As a PTA, you will be responsible for:

• Providing physical therapy and wellness services for older adults under the supervision of a PT as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to program development, quality improvement, and problem-solving
• Assisting with optimizing each patient’s functional well-being and satisfaction 

Your Schedule
While our clinics typically operate 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, our flexible scheduling lets you craft a schedule that’s suited to your unique lifestyle!

Our Amazing Benefits

All Employees Get:

• Fun at Work, a Team You’ll Love, and a Culture You Can Stand Behind!
• 401(k) Eligibility with Opportunity for Matching Funds  
• Amazing Career Advancement and Cross Training Opportunities
• Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Part-Time Employees Also Get:

• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft, Pet Protection)

Full-Time Employees Also Get:

• Full Benefits, including HSA, FSA, and Life & Disability Insurance   
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft, Pet Protection)
• Flexible Paid Time Off

You’re Our Perfect Fit If.
You’re energetic, dedicated, and hard-wired to help others – especially seniors. You want to make a difference in the world and help others lead fuller, healthier lives. You want more than just a job…you seek a calling – a mission you can feel great about. And you want a support system to ensure your career ascends to the highest of heights.

Plus, you have the following:

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (New Grads Welcome)

️ Current PTA state licensure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A results-oriented mindset with a dash of critical thinking

Tech-savvy skills – quick learners are our favorite kind!

Professional curiosity and a knack for finding solutions

Come be a part of our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors. Apply today!

About EmpowerMe Wellness
EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and the communities they call home! We provide fully integrated healthcare to senior living communities nationwide, offering on-site care coordination, therapy, and pharmacy services. Our experienced team of more than 3,500 clinicians and professionals provide personalized health and wellness solutions that lead to healthier, happier tomorrows! To learn more about us, visit empowerme.com today. 

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  

University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States - is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work to Nursing Assistant, Medical, Nursing, Assistant, Patient Care, Health, Healthcare, Education

DescriptionUniversity of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) (5 RCP)This 26-bed unit provides comprehensive high tech intensive care to acutely ill adults with a wide variety of complex critically ill patients with multiple medical issues who demonstrate a deterioration of health requiring critical care nursing. Patient diagnoses include multi-system failure respiratory failure, severe sepsis, overdoses (OD), GIB, medical neuro, various cancers, and bone marrow transplants. State of the art technology is implemented in MICU including il-2 therapy, VV ECMO, CRRT, ventilators, vasoactive drugs and preforms many bedside procedures. MICU provides total patient care involving a multidisciplinary approach, in conjunction with state-of-the-art technology, for systematic assessment and improvement of care to the critically ill patients. In 2012 we were awarded a National award for outstanding achievement and leadership for elimination of Ventilator Associated pneumonia. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients Turn, position and ambulate patients Assist patients with bedpans, urinals and perineal cleansing Take temperature, pulse and blood pressure Enter daily patient record charting in computer Perform simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (i.e., dressing changes) Clean equipment, patient bedside area and nursing unit Set up rooms for patient admission Transport patients by bed, cart or wheelchair Transport equipment, specimens and supplies Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit Perform basic CPR as required Maintain patient confidentiality Percent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per weekSchedule: Days (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) will include an every other weekend and every other holiday rotationLocation: Iowa City, IAMerit Pay PlanBenefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here QualificationsMinimum Eligibility Requirements:Ability to read, write and follow instructions.Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Kylie Guy at candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States - is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work to Nursing Assistant, Neuroscience, Science, Surgical, Nursing, Neuro, Healthcare, Education

DescriptionUniversity of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) (5 JPP): The Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (SNICU) is the largest intensive care unit in Iowa, seeing more than 2,500 patients each year. The 36-bed unit is structurally divided into three bays. It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team skilled in the care of acutely ill surgical and neuroscience patients.Beyond routine care for patients requiring intensive care following surgery, the SNICU provides care for patients suffering from: Respiratory failure Sepsis Multi-system trauma Peri-operative complications Acute neurological injuries Pre- and post-organ transplantation care Pain The SNICU provides a full range of intensive care services, using advanced monitoring techniques and equipment including: Pulmonary artery catheters Arterial lines Intracranial pressure monitoring and CSF drainage Ventilatory support Continuous infusion of vasoactive medications Care for micro-vascular reconstruction Advanced neurological monitoring Multiple renal replacement therapies (CRRT) Nitric oxide Hypothermia Management Pentobarbital Comas The SNICU is grounded in the belief that our primary responsibility is to provide care that will assist critically ill patients to cope with the physiological and psychological components of their illness or injury. The goal of the critical care team is to assist the patient and their family to maximize those actions that support a state of well-being, minimize those actions that threaten it, and, when necessary, to attain a dignified and peaceful death. We believe that care of the critically ill patient and family is both an art and a science intended to bring about maximum quality of life.Our honors and awards include: Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care The Joint Commission Designated Primary Stroke Center Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from The Joint Commission American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level 1 Trauma Center American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Silver Beacon Award for Excellence The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients Turn, position and ambulate patients Assist patients with bedpans, urinals and perineal cleansing Take temperature, pulse and blood pressure Enter daily patient record charting in computer Perform simple diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (i.e., dressing changes) Clean equipment, patient bedside area and nursing unit Set up rooms for patient admission Transport patients by bed, cart or wheelchair Transport equipment, specimens and supplies Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit Perform basic CPR as required Maintain patient confidentiality Percent of Time: 60% - 24 hours per week Schedule: Day shifts , will include an every third weekend rotation and a holiday rotation Location: Iowa City, IAMerit Pay PlanBenefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here QualificationsMinimum Eligibility Requirements:Ability to read, write and follow instructions.Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kylie Guy at .Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.