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You can view position announcements and apply on the Woodbury County website.
Join the Siouxland District Health Department Team!  
Siouxland District Health Department (SDHD) offers many services to help keep our community healthy. Our team works in areas like health education, disease prevention, family health, emergency preparedness, and keeping the environment safe.
We care about our employees too! SDHD has:

  • A fitness room you can use at work

  • Wellness activities to help you stay healthy

  • A quiet room for relaxing or nursing mothers

Pay and Benefits:

  • Starting pay depends on your experience

  • Great benefits including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • Paid sick days and vacation

    • Paid holidays

    • Retirement plans (IPERS and deferred compensation)

We also encourage staff to get involved in community events and activities.
If you want to help people live healthier lives and protect them from disease, check out the jobs we have open now. We'd love to have you on our team!

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Direct Care Worker

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:19.12/ HR
  • Posted Date:10/15/2023

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible and accountable to provide a broad range of services to clients in the home setting according to policies and procedures of Siouxland District Health Department, with the goal of achieving and/or maintaining client independence and to reduce, prevent or delay inappropriate institutionalization of clients.  Direct Care Workers are trained and supervised individuals who provide services, care and emotional support to clients.  They work in the Personal Care Only/Homemaker Program (PCO/HM) serving Woodbury County clients in their homes Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30pm. Reports directly to and responsible to the Personal Care Only/Homemaker Program (PCO/HM) Program Manager, and the Nursing Director.

APPLICANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess H.S.Diploma or GED.  75-Hour Certified Nurse Aide course with Course Transcript that shows successful completion of 75-hour Certified Nurse Aide Course.  Must be able to communicate and work well with diverse population groups.  Knowledge and ability to provide needed in-home care to clients, documenting and reporting in accordance with the regulations and requirements of responsibilities.  Physical ability to lift/transport up to 50 pounds

Candidates 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 and Siouxland District Health Department will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. Must have valid Driver License, ability to obtain car insurance at agency-specified liability level and reliable transportation.  CPR Certification required or willing to attend training. 

Applicants for employment should contact the Human Resources Dept., Room 701, of the Woodbury County Court House between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information. A completed County Application form and a Certificate of completion of 75-Hour Certified Nurse Aide Course or Course Transcript are required. Deadline for receipt of applications:  Until position filled

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