Nanny
We are looking for a reliable and responsible person to care for our son. Childcare experience or nursing experience are a plus as he is on oxygen. Because of his oxygen requirement a nonsmoker is a must. Job will include changing diapers, feeding, and providing opportunities for growth and development. You will also need the ability to take directions, and communicate about our child’s day.
I am a teacher within the Mason City Community School District so you will have Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks off as well as snow days. We need someone who will be able to commit to the full school year (August 21 – June 4th, pending make-up days for snow). We would consider hiring two people for MWF and TTh shifts.
RN/LPN
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the charge nurse is responsible for supervising nursing staff members who provide direct care to residents with brain injuries, ventilators, and intellectual disabilities. Communicating with all health care providers and partners, coordinating and implementing nursing care as ordered by the physician and agreed to by the resident- and documenting those timely, accurately and comprehensively. Is responsible for the provision of nursing services within the scope of his/her license and in compliance with current standards of practice and corporate and facility policies/ procedures. following the plan of care, and insuring the overall health and well being of the resident.
Customer Service Sales Associate
Seeking outgoing people to greet and assist customers in a boutique and home décor setting. Duties also include checking out customers, maintaining tidy boutique and freshening up displays as items sell.
Option to work as many Saturdays a month that will work for you. One Saturday a month or more.
Incentive of 25% Off décor & clothing. Additional incentive to increase to 50% off clothing.
Physical Therapy Assistant – FT (New Hampton)
Assists in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giver staff. Participates in clinical program development.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May, where allowed by law, supervise the Rehab Tech, PT Aide, and/or Rehab Aide.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collects assessment data, as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Under a physician’s order, provides direct treatment to patients/residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist where allowed by law. Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group.
• Documents patient/resident progress toward meeting established goals as stated in the treatment plan outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Completes documentation of direct treatment provided within established time frames.
• Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Participates with the Physical Therapist in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, care givers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
Physical Therapy Assistant – FT (Humboldt)
Assists in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giver staff. Participates in clinical program development.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May, where allowed by law, supervise the Rehab Tech, PT Aide, and/or Rehab Aide.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Collects assessment data, as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Under a physician’s order, provides direct treatment to patients/residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist where allowed by law. Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group.
• Documents patient/resident progress toward meeting established goals as stated in the treatment plan outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Completes documentation of direct treatment provided within established time frames.
• Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Participates with the Physical Therapist in research projects, in-service training and public relations programs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, care givers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
PTA /resortative programmer
Licensed PTA or eligible for licensure. Coordinate and complete restorative programs with residents. Able to communicate with other staff and providers. Organizes daily exercise programs. Completes documentation in the electronic health record. Good organizational and people skills.
veterinary office staff
receptionist duties, assisting veterinarian performing surgery, radiographs, patient care, record keeping, etc
Emergency Services Specialist
Full-time and part-time positions are available at the Francis Lauer Youth Services’ emergency shelter.
The Emergency Services Specialists provide care and supervision for male and female clients aged 10-17 in a shelter setting. The Emergency Services Specialists work with a team of staff to oversee and carry out a daily schedule of educational, meal, group sessions, and skill building activities.
Work shifts may include a variety of afternoon, evening, weekend and holiday hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be mature, dedicated, possess a desire to make a positive difference for youth and their families, be a team player, and possess good written and computer skills.
A Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field plus one year of experience in the management and supervision of adolescents in a residential setting is preferred.
A valid driver’s license is required.
APPLY ONLINE: www.yss.org
LPN or CMA
LPN or CMA will work with a Nurse Practitioner that provides both medical and psychiatric care. LPN or CMA will be responsible for rooming the patient, collecting information and vitals, completing referrals and phone calls, collecting lab specimens, and other tasks as requested by the nurse practitioner.
Police Officer
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
With or without accommodations, must be able to:
• Get along well with others,
• Have regular and predictable attendance,
• Exercise rational judgment and control of emotions when responding to emergencies. Self-initiate work priorities and work independent of direct supervision,
• protect the general safety of the public,
• Drive emergency vehicles under stressful conditions.
• Conduct physical apprehensions and arrests of possibly resistive and/or fleeing, dangerous suspects,
• Be loyal by affirmatively promoting the mission, goals, objectives and directives of the Department.
• Maintain at all times the physical and mental ability to appraise and react to various situations, possibly involving substantial risk to the welfare of self and others, and decide a course of action that may include the use of deadly force.
• Must be able to follow and understand safety rules and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Inspect the assigned patrol vehicle prior to beginning each shift to include: checking under all seats, front and back, and all compartments where the public or detained/transported persons may have had access.
• Patrol assigned area to include all public and private businesses/residences, parking lots & surface streets, enforcing state and local laws and parking ordinances, issuing citations for violations when necessary, respond to specific complaints from citizens; testify in court regarding violations.
• Respond to dispatched calls for service, perform preliminary investigations as assigned, recognize criminal activity, initiate actions to investigate suspicious persons or circumstances and provide assistance to persons in need; obtain information on persons or property involved in a crime from witnesses, victims or others with knowledge of the incident.
• Safeguard properly, maintain, and demonstrate a proficiency in the use of all issued equipment. Uses department equipment in accordance with all applicable laws as well as department policies and training.
• Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic; investigate road damage, removing hazards from the roadways; conduct traffic stops to check operator’s license, issue citations, explain legal procedures, check vehicle license plates, registrations and other required documents.
• Investigate traffic accidents and determine cause; request the necessary emergency equipment required at the scene; take precautions at an accident scene by creating detours or working traffic control to reduce the possibility of additional accidents; review and investigate all hit and run vehicular accidents to include computer inquiries, interviews, interrogations, field sobriety testing, and documentation.
• Secure and protect the scene of a crime in the immediate area surrounding the crime scene so that no evidence is disturbed; process the scene to include latent prints; process and store all physical evidence related to an incident according to chain of custody and department policy/procedures.
• Position vehicles as roadblocks to effectively isolate the scene of hazardous situations.
• Review all reports, evidence and notes related to an investigation to allow for knowledgeable testimony; demonstrate effective oral communication skills to testify in a courtroom setting or other legal proceeding to ensure complete and correct information is relayed to all participants
• As a Field Training Officer (FTO), train and instruct probationary officers (PO) including providing orientation, instruction and training in radio traffic, procedures for arresting persons, use of force, report writing, application of laws and instruction in other areas of practical law enforcement. Monitors the performance of PO’s, corrects performance deficiencies, provides feedback, and takes corrective action as needed.
• As an Investigator, conduct criminal investigations; interrogate and obtain statements from victims, witnesses and suspects; obtain confessions from suspects; collect and process evidence; perform crime scene investigations; compile investigative findings and complete a wide variety of police reports.
• In cooperation with area fire departments, investigate all potential arson fires, interviewing witnesses, assisting in the preparation of the case for prosecution, and testifying in court.
• Obtain arrest and/or search warrants from judicial authority by reviewing facts and evidence as basis for obtaining warrant resulting from the investigation of a criminal incident; make arrests of persons observed or suspected of committing crimes, based on probable cause; advise persons under arrest and explain their rights according to the law to ensure complete understanding of these rights.
• Lawfully conduct stop and frisk searches on suspicious persons; search movable vehicles both interior and exterior under independent probable cause in accordance with established search and seizure rules and department procedures; search persons, premises, or property incident to a lawful arrest with a warrant or consent in accordance with established department policy and search and seizure laws; plan methods and procedures for conducting a search of a person or premise using all available information on the size and location of the person or premise; remove weapons from persons unlawfully armed.
• Provide victims of crime with information, referral, and other assistance as provided in state of Iowa law and department regulations; advise involved persons of their rights according to current law and the proper procedures to follow to prosecute a case.
• Orally communicate with the public, dispatchers, fellow officers, and supervisors to a degree that complete understanding is accomplished.
• Assist in the evacuation or rescue of persons and property in emergency situations such as aircraft crashes, fires, floods and other natural or man-made disasters.
• Speak with and refer citizens in need to appropriate public and social services; speak with and interacts with citizens on the beat to establish rapport and trust.
• Maintain and organize field notes and other information to complete comprehensive department reports; make sufficient and accurate entries to the Records Management System after each call for service to maintain an accurate record of the officer’s daily activity; complete out all required paperwork/reports in a timely manner.
• Attend in-service and specialized training as required.
• Perform highly specialized duties and tasks associated with specialized assignments such as Investigator, GTSB, SOG, Traffic Investigator, Training Instructor, School Resource Officer, DART team member, instructor certifications.
• Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
General:
• U.S. Citizenship and a resident of Iowa or intend to become a resident upon being hired.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver’s license, and maintain such license from date of hire. Must maintain compliance with City’s Admin. Policy on Operation of City Vehicles (AP 5.03).
• Not be addicted to drugs or alcohol in accordance with Chapter 400.17 of the Iowa Code.
• Have not been convicted of a felony.
• Must not have a disqualifying misdemeanor within the last seven years.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
• Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
• Meet the vision and hearing requirements required by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA).
• Successfully pass the written POST test and the ILEA required physical fitness test.
• Not be opposed to use of force to fulfill duties.
• Successfully complete all ILEA requirements.
Education and Experience:
• Graduation from high school or GED from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;
• Some skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below;
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.
• Ability to learn the department’s jurisdictional geography.
Special Requirements:
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Must pass annual firearms qualifications as mandated by the State of Iowa.
• This position is deemed critical and the employee must maintain residence within one hour drive time to the police station within six (6) months of date of employment.
• Must execute four year employment agreement with Clear Lake Police Department if uncertified.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Police car, police radio and/or cell phone, computer & computer applications, speed detective systems, firearms, TASER and other weapons as required, protective & safety equipment, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment, and various other specialized/technical equipment.
Requisite Job Knowledge:
• Local, state and federal laws and current Clear Lake and Ventura ordinances.
• Judicial system, operation and procedures for criminal prosecution.
• Laws pertaining to citizen disputes and domestic violence.
• Laws pertaining to arrest, search and seizure.
• Legal limitations of officer’s authority and the limits and requirements in the use of force.
• First aid procedures and equipment at the first respondent level.
• Suspect/victim/witness interview and interrogation concepts, principles and practices.
• Department policies and standard operating procedures.
• Applicable city policies (i.e., safety, cell phone seatbelt, etc) as well as county policies (i.e., social host, emergency weather, federal incident command and NIMS, etc.).
• Public relations techniques for handling calls for service or complaints to develop and maintain appropriate partnership with the community.
• Crime scene processing procedures and the security and protection of a crime scene.
• Basic crime prevention techniques.
• Defensive tactics to protect self and others.
• Proper arrest and suspect apprehension techniques.
• Recognize crime patterns, potential problem areas, and prior offenders within patrol area.
• Training, care and deployment of a canine unit.
• Jail and communications operations.
• Record-keeping, report preparation, filing methods and record management techniques.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Computer applications related to the work.
Requisite Skills:
• Skill in the use and operation of all assigned equipment to include: police vehicle, emergency equipment, firearms, restraint devices, technical equipment and basic first aid equipment.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Requisite Mental Abilities:
• Ability to mediate disputes between diverse groups of people.
• Ability to be articulate while testifying in court or other legal proceedings.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as State of Iowa criminal and traffic codes, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
• Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work with specialized assignment. Ability to instruct and train probationary officers in general duty police work.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Working Environment (Depending on Area of Assignment):
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the officer is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• While performing the essential functions of this position the member is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and handling calls dealing with explosives.
• Exposure to unknown and dangerous conditions such as intoxicated or violent arrestees and life-threatening situations such as armed and/or violent arrestees.
• Exposure to unknown health conditions from contacts with individuals or animals with contagious or communicable diseases.
• Occasional exposure of work time to hazardous situations which involve armed or physically violent persons, or interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons.
• Working time may require irregular hours and shifts; at times voluntary and involuntary overtime may be necessary, as well as being called back to duty on short notice.
• The officer’s working conditions are typically moderately quiet.
• At an emergency or training scene, the officers working conditions may be moderately loud.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may be required to perform these duties for long periods of time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to use physical strength of arms and legs to climb up and over or to jump over, across, ascend, or descend large obstacles.
Ability to pursue and/or subdue suspects on foot for a sustained period while bearing duty equipment.
Ability to push or pull self through openings of varying nature by using the necessary upper or lower body strength of the arms or legs.
Ability to drag, push, pull, lift, or carry heavy objects or persons, with heavy equipment, rescue individuals, restrain suspects or victims, and drag persons away from dangerous situations or respond to incidents.
Ability to run up or down stairways, or respond to other incidents.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application and resume; review of education and experience; appropriate civil service commission testing including written and physical agility test; oral interview; satisfactory reference/background check; polygraph examination; psychological examination; drug screen; final selection.
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Certified Applicants
(A) Must be able to meet all Entry Level requirements listed above
(B) Must be able to pass medical exam and the ILEA physical agility test.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this class. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function requirement due to a disability is defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Commercial Producer
KIMT-TV has an immediate opening for a Commercial Producer in our Creative Services Department in Rochester, Minnesota. KIMT’s Commercial Producer will write, shoot and edit video—taking commercials from concept to final product. Candidates must possess the ability to set and meet deadlines independently, while communicating with sales executives and clients to develop strategies that engage and grow audiences across all station platforms.
A four-degree in Communications, Television Production or a related field is required. Candidates should be proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and have a genuine interest for visual design and storytelling. Applicants should also be detail oriented, with strong verbal, written and analytic skills. Experience in television or radio broadcast/production is preferred.
To apply, please visit www.kimt.com or send cover letter and resume to: hr@kimt.com.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a substance abuse test and a background screening. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability
Skill Development Specialist
YSS’ Francis Lauer Youth Services in Mason City is seeking a part-time Skill Development Specialist for our Boys’ Day Program. The Skill Development Specialist provides direct supervision of clients, assists in the planning and implementation of skill development groups, and assists the Program Manager with essential paperwork.
A high school diploma plus two years of experience in human services working with youth is required.
A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
Apply online: www.yss.org
Electrical Mechanical Technician
JELD-WEN Window and Door Divisions in Grinnell is a market leader in vinyl windows and patio doors serving the Midwest Region. Today JELD-WEN employs over 21,000 people worldwide and has manufacturing, distribution and showroom locations across the United States and in 24 countries, located primarily in North America, Europe and Australia.
We have openings for Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technicians starting at $25.00/hr. to perform electrical/mechanical tasks at our Grinnell, IA location. We are needing to fill multiple maintenance positions, on the off shifts with a staff of hard working, flexible, team-oriented associates.
Responsibilities and Duties
Primary duties include:
• Utilizing working knowledge and experience in the areas of motors/wiring configurations, PLC s, computers, electrical schematics, control circuits, electrical distribution systems, electronics, automation, and preventive maintenance.
• Applying mechanical expertise, to include, but not limited to precision alignment, rigging, tensioning fasteners & belts, lubrication, lacing & tracking of screw systems, mechanical drawings, and preventive maintenance.
• Assisting in formulating standards/work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Completing assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to repairs and preventive maintenance on conveyor systems, power transmissions, and other power driven rotating equipment. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards.
Qualifications and Skills
Requirements include:
• High school degree or an approved GED. Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent, preferred, but not required.
• Five years’ experience in industrial electrical/mechanical maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and boom lifts.
• Working knowledge of the following: proper use of hand/power tools, shop math, pneumatics, power transmissions, parts nomenclature, measurements, and fasteners.
• Working knowledge of robotics is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
JELD-WEN offers:
• $25/hour starting wage
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match up to 4%
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan starting at 120 hr. accrual rate
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Safe & clean work environment
• Stable employment