Home Maker (Companion)

Description

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

One home, one meal, one conversation at a time.

Do you find joy in helping others feel comfortable, cared for, and valued in their own homes? Are you someone who brings warmth, kindness, and a personal touch to everything you do, from preparing a simple meal, completing light house keeping duties to create a safer living environment, to sharing a meaningful conversation? If so, we’d welcome an opportunity to talk with you about the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Homemaker position.

You don’t need to be a gourmet chef, just someone who enjoys preparing meals, organizing spaces, and helping others feel at home. 

As a Homemaker with VNA, you'll work Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with no evenings, weekends, or major holidays. You will play a vital role in helping clients live safely and independently in the place they feel most at ease, their own home. While your work includes light housekeeping and meal preparation, what truly sets this role apart is the connection you build with each person you serve. Your presence brings comfort. Your care brings dignity. Your work makes a difference every single day.

• Build meaningful, supportive relationships with clients during every visit
• Create a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment through light housekeeping, including: 
  • Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping
  • Laundry and dishes
  • Bathroom upkeep
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals and assist with basic kitchen tasks
• Run occasional errands, such as grocery shopping
• Bring positivity, respect, and reliability into each interaction

We’re looking for individuals who bring both heart and reliability to their work:

• A natural ability to connect with others through kindness and active listening
• Dependable, honest, and compassionate, with a friendly and respectful approach
• Adaptable and energetic, comfortable working in a variety of home environments
• Detail-oriented and proud of maintaining a clean, welcoming space
• Passionate about helping others maintain their independence and quality of life

At VNA, we believe that when we take care of our team, they can better care for others. We offer a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical coverage (Wellmark) with multiple plan options
• Blue Dental and Avesis Vision
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional benefits: short-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Optional additional life insurance for you and your family
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and access to financial advising
• Generous paid time off: 
  • 19 days of vacation in your first year (accrued)
  • 12 sick days per year (accrued)
  • 8 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement

If you are caring, dependable, and passionate about making a meaningful impact through everyday acts of service, we encourage you to apply today. Be part of a team where your kindness is valued, your work is meaningful, and your presence truly matters.

We welcome and respect individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status.

Join us—and help bring comfort, dignity, and connection into every home you serve.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• High-school diploma or equivalent, 
• Previous experience as a environmental services worker or one year healthcare experience preferred. 
• Car, adequate liability insurance and current driver’s license are required. 
• All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List.   

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: General knowledge of the aging process and infection control measures. Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language, both orally and in writing. Able to follow directions of a care plan and perform environmental services outlined in care plan. Able to manage a schedule of several client appointments each day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT: Work is performed in clients' homes with the employee driving from home to home during the work period. The clients' homes are throughout Johnson County; the driving requirements include in-town and highway driving in good and inclement weather.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DEMANDS: The employee will perform the duties of the job at clients' homes during employed hours. Performing homemaking tasks that include push/pull vacuum, grocery shopping, laundry, and light house keeping. These duties require the physical demands of lifting, reaching, pushing, bending, stooping, going up and down stairs, driving, etc. Must have the ability to lift 35 lbs regularly. Lift 50 lbs occasionally.  

Salary : $15 - $16