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Patient Care Assistant (Pathways)

UnityPoint Health·Iowa City, Iowa

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Assist participants with activities of daily living, personal care, and goal achievement. Implement and lead engaging activities while ensuring compliance with healthcare program regulations.

Overview Do you have a passion for working with older adults, adults with disabilities and seniors with dementia?

Are you dedicated to providing top notch person-centered care?

Would you like to work with a small team in a supportive environment where you are valued?

Are you…Compassionate?

Dedicated?

Resilient?

Innovative?

Empathetic?

Collaborative?

If so…we want you!

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Aging Services Pathways Adult Day Health Center, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Iowa City, Iowa. #CR123 Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.

We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff. Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity. Assist participants with activities of daily living, personal cares and goal achievement. Implement and lead fun and exciting activities for participants. Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals. Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications

Education Must be at least 18 years old, High School/GED preferred. Qualifications/Experience An ideal candidate will have an interest in working with people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, mental illness and/or dementia. Two years of experience working with the mental health and/or behavioral health population preferred. Valid Iowa Driver's License required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old with a valid Iowa Driver's License and a preferred High School/GED. Two years of experience working with mental health or behavioral health populations is preferred.

  • high school
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Activity Planning
  • Activities Of Daily Living
  • Person-Centered Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Behavioral Health Support

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Daily Pay
  • 401K Matching
  • Employee Recognition Program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Jul 24, 2027
Application
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UH

Hiring organization

UnityPoint Health

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Market context

Behavioral health roles in Iowa remain competitive

Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.

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