Residential Assistant – Day Shift

Job overview

The Residential Assistant – Day Shift role is onsite in Newton, IA, with work in clients’ homes and the community. Compensation is $16.80 per hour, and the schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m., including every other weekend. Progress Industries is a nonprofit supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa. The role provides direct support to individuals with special needs, including assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, errands, and community activities. Consistent support helps individuals exercise choices about where they live, work, and socialize.

What you'll do

• Travel to clients’ homes and visit them in the community
• provide consistent support
• work with individuals in community settings
• assist with personal hygiene, dressing, and daily errands as needed
• complete cleaning chores.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential assistant

direct support professional

day shift

newton ia

progress industries

$16.80/hr

developmental disabilities

community support

personal hygiene assistance

every other weekend

driver’s license required

$500 hiring bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental, health, life, and vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid time off
• paid training
• referral program
• retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Includes a $500 hiring bonus after six months of continuous employment; driver’s license required.

About the employer

Progress Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.