Demo

Home Health Aide (FT)

WesleyLife
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! 

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!   

About the Role: Home Health Aide

As a Home Health Aide, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health, happiness, and daily experience of the residents at Wesley at Home.

As a Home Health Aide, you will:  

  • Assist patients in an assigned territory within our 16 county service area by traveling in all weather conditions. 
  • Communicates with clients before performing tasks so clients are well informed and comfortable before each activity. Engages in friendly and appropriate conversation with clients while providing service
  • Performs or assists clients with bathing in bed, tub, or shower; dressing; transfers; ambulation; range of motion exercises; oral hygiene; toilet needs; non-sterile dressing changes; and other miscellaneous activities of daily living (ADL).

Openings:

  • Fulltime - Minimum of 30 hours per week

Qualifications: 

  • Compassionate, dependable, and motivated to serve others 
  • Strong communication and independent judgement

What We Offer 

We know a great career is about more than just a paycheck — it's about belonging, growth, and making a difference.  At WesleyLife, we provide:  

Compensation & Flexibility: 

  • The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $21.15 / hour. The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience.
  • DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings before payday
  • Mileage reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile

Health & Wellness: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k). 
  • Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits 
  • Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage 

Education & Career Growth: 

  • Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year 
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year 
  • Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global 
  • Ongoing leadership training and development pathways 

Extra Perks: 

  • Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards 
  • Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact 
  • A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support 

WesleyLife Hospice provides services in-home and elsewhere; wherever we’re needed, we extend the personalized patient- and family-centered care we’re known for. We believe hospice is not about the end of life, but about encouraging patients to live life on their terms. WesleyLife Hospice comes to patients wherever they call home — their house or apartment, WesleyLife- or non-WesleyLife-affiliated senior living community, a health center, or a hospital. We are honored to serve residents in Boone, Dallas, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story, and Warren counties in Iowa.

Why Choose WesleyLife? 

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day. 

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated. 

Ready to Make a Difference? 

We’re excited to meet people who share our passion for service, wellness, and community. 

Apply today and help us continue to revolutionize the aging experience — the WesleyLife Way. 

WesleyLife believes in welcoming all people to our team and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, drug screen, and tobacco screen prior to beginning employment 

Salary.com Estimation for Home Health Aide (FT) in Des Moines, IA
$32,832 to $39,934
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Home Health Aide (FT)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Home Health Aide (FT) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$31,906 - $38,845
Income Estimation: 
$37,254 - $44,037
Income Estimation: 
$31,906 - $38,845
Income Estimation: 
$37,254 - $44,037
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at WesleyLife

  • WesleyLife Rapids, IA
  • Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging mea... more
  • Just Posted

  • WesleyLife Indianola, IA
  • Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! Discover how WesleyLife is redefining what it means to age well: The WesleyLife Way Why Work a... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • WesleyLife Johnston, IA
  • Join WesleyLife’s FlexCare staffing pool, an internal team designed to support high-quality care across multiple communities. FlexCare team members enjoy p... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • WesleyLife West Des Moines, IA
  • Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging mea... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Home Health Aide (FT) jobs in the Des Moines, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Angels Care Home Health Des Moines, IA
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Angels Care Home Health Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘e... more
  • Just Posted

  • Open Arms Home Health Care - Des Moines Ames, IA
  • Open Arms Home Health Care - Des Moines is seeking full-time home health aides to provide basic patient care for home health patients under the supervision... more
  • 21 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!