Sisters of St Francis·Dubuque, Iowa
Provide compassionate hands-on care and physical support to residents, including assistance with personal hygiene, mobility, and meal service. Monitor and record vital signs while maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with safety and infection control policies.
Our Mission and Values
We are a community committed to welcoming all with kindness, fostering a peaceful environment, offering respectful service, and caring for the Earth. Each member of our staff supports this mission through their daily work, contributing to a culture of dignity, compassion, and care.
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What You’ll Do
Provide compassionate, hands-on care to the Sisters, supporting their physical comfort, dignity, and participation in community life.
Assist the nurse on shift in responding to Sisters’ health-related needs and emergencies.
Respond promptly to call lights in Clare and Francis buildings.
Support Sisters with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, repositioning, and mobility.
Assist with meal service by delivering food and beverages, helping Sisters who require assistance with eating, and maintaining kitchenette cleanliness.
Change bed linens and clean beds according to the established cleaning schedule.
Assist with walking, exercise, and safe transportation of Sisters throughout the campus.
Support Sisters’ participation in activity programs.
Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight as directed by the nurse.
Assist with safe physical transfers following established lifting guidelines.
Pass beverages and nourishment between meals.
Assist Sisters in preparing for liturgy, retreat opportunities, and other chapel activities.
Provide companionship and meaningful interaction with Sisters between assigned duties.
Maintain clean, neat, and safe neighborhood areas and Sister rooms.
Maintain equipment cleanliness according to daily use and scheduled cleaning procedures.
Follow all infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies in accordance with Mount St. Francis Center standards and state regulations.
Demonstrate familiarity with fire, tornado, and disaster procedures.
Complete additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
CNA certification or Nurse Aide experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Completion of food service and food handling training.
Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff in providing care.
Commitment to serving the Sisters with dignity, patience, and respect.
A helpful, courteous, and professional presence with residents, staff, and guests.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting.
Ability to assist with routine lifting of Sisters.
Floor-to-waist lifting up to 50 lbs.
Waist-to-shoulder lifting up to 30 lbs.
Bilateral carry up to 50 lbs.
Push up to 35 lbs.
Pull up to 35 lbs.
Ability to read and use equipment such as thermometers and blood pressure cuffs.
Full-Time: 2:45-11:15 PM
CNA certification or nurse aide experience and a high school diploma or GED are preferred. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for most of the shift.
Market context
In Iowa, support-services roles often see steady demand because healthcare and home-based care settings rely on dependable staff for daily assistance and continuity. These positions can be competitive when employers need candidates with active Iowa CNA certification, homemaker-home health aide training, and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license, insurance, and background-check readiness before applying.
