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Join Our Team as a Compassionate Caregiver

At Adel Acres, we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for our residents, and we recognize that our most valuable asset is our team. We are looking for empathetic and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to exceptional care in senior living.

Adel Acres collaborates with a broad network of skilled nursing facilities across multiple states, ensuring our small team of caring professionals has access to the resources and benefits of a larger organization.

Your Journey of Excellence Begins Here

We offer a variety of shifts to accommodate your schedule: 6:00am - 2:00pm, 2:00pm - 10:00pm, & 10:00pm - 6:00am.

Compensation and Benefits for Compassionate Caregivers:

- $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time qualifying candidates
- Competitive pay starting at $15.00, based on experience
- Shift differential pay (at participating locations)
- Paid Time Off (PTO+) accrued after 30 days of employment; earn additional PTO as you work (full-time only)
- Quarterly perfect attendance rewards (full-time only)
- 6 observed holidays with premium pay or leave, plus 1 floating holiday for full-time employees
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved programs
- Access to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of each shift
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after one year of employment
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances for full-time employees
- Monthly contests and employee appreciation events

Key Responsibilities of a Compassionate Caregiver:

- Respond to resident needs by answering signal lights and bells
- Assist residents with personal grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, and incontinence care
- Support residents during meal times by obtaining food trays and assisting with feeding
- Facilitate range of motion exercises for residents
- Ensure personal comfort and care for residents
- Aid in mobility to wheelchairs or activity areas
- Assist residents with short-distance ambulation within the facility
- Record vital signs and resident intake/output as directed
- Provide both direct and indirect care services to residents
- Communicate effectively with residents and their families
- Report any changes in residents' clinical conditions to the nursing team
- Perform additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications for Compassionate Caregivers:

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must pass a state-issued examination
- Valid certification as a CNA in the state of Iowa is required
- Preferred experience of six months in a long-term care setting
- Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for communication
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations
- Strong communication skills with residents, families, and facility staff

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Our facility is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We adhere to all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, workforce reductions, termination, and recall. We strive to offer equal opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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