5 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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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. ®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.