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Caregiver (part-time, no CNA needed) Eve shift. - Mount Pleasant, IA

Arvum Senior LivingMount Pleasant, IAPosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • No experience required
  • Certification preferred
  • Daily pay
  • Part-time

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open caregiver jobs in Iowa post a median of $17.38 an hour, the middle half $17–$18, across 80 jobs that state their pay. Caregivers employed in Iowa earn a median of $17.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Arvum, your purpose and your growth are important to us. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every Team Member can build a rewarding and enriching career.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include

  • Competitive wages
  • Access to wages before payday
  • Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
  • Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
  • Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
  • 401(K) with employer matching
  • Paid training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Meals and uniforms

The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.

Responsibilities

Care Giver

  • Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
  • Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
  • Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
  • Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
  • Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
  • Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
  • Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
  • Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
  • Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
  • Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
  • Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
  • Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
  • Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Medication Tech duties

  • Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
  • Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
  • Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
  • Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
  • Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
  • Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
  • Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
  • Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
  • Follows re-fill process for medications.
  • Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
  • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
  • Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
  • High School diploma/GED
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • CPR Certification preferred
  • First Aid Certification preferred
  • Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in Arvum Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.

EOE D/V

From Arvum Senior Living's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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