Job Description

The Iowa Veterans Home is hiring a full time Resident Aide, Smoke Room Monitor. Hours for this position are Wednesday-Saturday 8:30a-7:00p.
This Resident Aide position will act as a smoke room monitor and will aid activities during non-smoke room monitoring hours.
Smoke room:
Will make sure safety interventions are in place prior to the residents entering the room.
Will provide a safe and supervised setting for residents to smoke and will follow the safety plan for each individual resident and the smoke room.
Will pass out smoking materials to the residents as needed.
Will document resident behaviors and unsafe smoking practices and contact the unit charge nurse in a timely manner.
Activities:
Assist with escorting residents to and from various activities such as the gym, smoking, chapel and other facility events.
Interacts with residents, families, staff and volunteers.
Clean and organize activity and storage areas.
Maintain contact with unit staff (Nursing, Social Work, and Recreation) regarding any issues or concerns with residents.
What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:
Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2025:
Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share
Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share

• National Choice option also available

Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2025:
Single: Free
Family: $46
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
No specific education or experience is required.
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