Job Description
Siouxland District Health Department (SDHD) is the public health agency serving Woodbury County, Iowa. Our staff of 63 individuals is spread across the areas of family and community health, environmental health, health promotions, chronic disease prevention, acute disease investigation and emergency preparedness. Employees are also involved with internal committees providing input into our strategic plan, employee health and wellness initiatives and quality improvement and community engagement. SDHD provides a family friendly work environment that supports staff in establishing a good work/life balance.
Direct Care Workers (DCW) are trained and supervised individuals who provide services, care and emotional support to clients. This includes the provision of personal care and environmental services. Services are intended to promote client health with a safe, stable, sanitary home environment and to prevent the potential for abuse and neglect by others or self. The Personal Care Only/Homemaker (PCO/HM) program strives to support individuals to maintain their independence, promote their health and assure a safe, stable and sanitary home environment.
Compensation would be $16.48 per hour.
Must possess H.S.Diploma or GED. A course Transcript that shows successful completion of 75-hour Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Course. Must be able to communicate and work well with diverse population groups. Knowledge and ability to provide needed in-home care to clients, such as personal care and basic home cleaning skills, ability to document and provide reporting in accordance with the regulations and requirements of responsibilities. Physical ability to lift/transport up to 50 pounds
.Benefits include Health Insurance with excellent coverage and an employee contribution of less than $200 per month. Single dental coverage is offered at no expense to the employee, with a family option available. Retirement benefit is through Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS). Employer contribution is 9.44% with employee contribution of 6.29%. SDHD also provides 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year. Starting vacation is accrued at a 2 week a year rate and sick leave is also available at about 8 hours per month. New SDHD employees are eligible for 5% annual raises with acceptable performance the first five years of their employment in addition to an annual cost of living increase.
Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical exam and drug screening test prior to employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
A County Application form, a resume, and a copy of college transcripts are required