Care Specialist - Full-time

Start a meaningful career as a Care Specialist with River Valley Place Ottumwa, A Better Living Community!

Make a difference in someone's life every day. 
At River Valley Place Ottumwa, we lead with love—creating senior communities where purpose, dignity, and joy define every moment. Join a team grounded in compassion and hospitality, where your work truly elevates lives.

Why Join Us? 

• Personalized Care: We believe better care leads to better living
• Competitive Pay: $16-$19.50/hour + credit for experience 
• Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm with rotating weekends 
• Supportive Team: We invest in our team just like we invest in our residents
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours 

What You’ll Do:

• Assisting with personal care under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director, Executive Director and the Assistant Executive Director
• Monitoring resident well-being and assisting with basic health-related tasks
• Supporting mealtime needs including setup, serving, and cleanup
• Light housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Monitoring and reporting changes in resident health or behavior (e.g., choking, fever, chest pain, unusual vital signs, etc.)
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Med Manager certificate (preferred) 
• Experience in senior living or caregiving, preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift, move, or assist residents as needed

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.