Patient Care Assistant- Milestones

Patient Care Assistant- Milestones UnityPoint Health - 3.5 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave 401(k) matching Pet insurance

Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Overview:

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. Milestones Adult Day Health Center, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Are you a compassionate, fun, and caring person looking for a rewarding career in care-giving? Milestones is seeking a dedicated Universal worker to provide care and supervision to adults with physical and cognitive disabilities at our Cedar Rapids location. Under the supervision of a registered nurse or other credentialed care team member, provides hands-on patient care across nursing units, including assistance with mobility and activities of daily living, support during procedures, and safe use of equipment. Monitors patient status, observes and reports safety concerns or changes in condition, and communicates completion of assigned care and treatments. Contributes to holistic, efficient, and family-centered care that enhances patient outcomes and satisfaction. Why UnityPoint Health?: 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.

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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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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.