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Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our outstanding team as our new Companion today!

A few details about the role:

• Assist with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain diet restriction, medication regimen, and recommended exercises.
• Provide observations and detailed feedback to the caseworker on resident’s behavior, mood, and adjustment in the home.
• Give emotional support and encouragement during period of loneliness, depression, bereavement, etc.
• Record observations and signs each entry on the appropriate form for each resident visit.
• Communicate on a weekly basis or more often as necessary with the nurse or director of home health.
• Immediately report emergency situations by phone to nurse or home health office.
• Confirm on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the scheduling coordinator, nurse, or director of home health to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

And here’s what you need to apply:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in the home health setting preferred.
• Successful completion of at least eight hours of generic training in an approved basic education program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,100 team members and servers over 5,400 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!