Care Assistant - Hospice - Dept. Only

Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

If you’re a compassionate individual who enjoys helping people, become a Care Assistant at Avera!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

Job Summary

• The Care Assistant provides personal care for elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in home or facility settings. 
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served by Avera@Home.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Experience in home health care or related health care field preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.
• Nursing assistant certification preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?