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$23–$24.72/hr

Food and Beverage Lead

City of West Des Moines · West Des Moines, IA

Full-timeHospitality - Food ServicesPosted This week
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Job Title Location 4200 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY, PO BOX 65320, West Des Moines, IA, 50265-2000, United States Base Pay $23.00 - $24.72 / Hour Employee Type Intermittent Required Degree High school Job Description Description Requirements Summary

$45/hr

UPS - Package Delivery Driver $45+/hr

UPS · West Des Moines, IA

UPS is seeking Package Delivery Drivers to safely operate delivery trucks and deliver packages to residential and commercial customers on an assigned route. Drivers are responsible for loading and unloading packages, following a scheduled delivery route, operating a UPS delivery vehicle, and providing excellent customer service during deliveries and pickups. Drivers must be comfortable driving a delivery truck, and some locations may require the ability to drive a manual transmission delivery vehicle. This position requires passing a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and maintaining a valid driver's license with a clean driving record in accordance with UPS and DOT regulations. This position typically pays $45 per hour or more for full-time UPS package delivery drivers, with additional overtime pay available during peak seasons.Drivers are responsible for meeting daily delivery quotas, using handheld scanners to track and confirm deliveries, following all UPS safety procedures, lifting and carrying packages, and maintaining a professional appearance while representing UPS. Drivers must follow company guidelines regarding safe driving practices, package handling procedures, delivery confirmation procedures, and customer interaction standards.Full-time UPS employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension plan, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and union-negotiated wage increases. UPS drivers may also receive overtime pay, peak season bonuses, and route bid opportunities based on seniority.

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Unit Asst

UnityPoint Health · West Des Moines, IA

• Area of Interest: Administrative and Clerical • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 • Department: Orthopedic 3- West • Shift: 630a-7p with every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays; 36 hrs/wk • Job ID: 183326 Overview Shift: 6:30a-7p with every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays; 36 hours/week The Health Unit Assistant (HUA) provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth operations within a healthcare unit. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The HUA serves as a central point of contact for staff, patients, families, and other departments, assisting with administrative functions, patient flow, and assisting with unit activities. 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 • Welcome and assist patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism and courtesy. • Answer and direct phone calls and unit communications promptly and accurately. • Manage multiple tasks and requests efficiently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. • Update and maintain patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with documentation and privacy standards. • Support patient flow by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with nursing and admitting staff. • Assist with scheduling diagnostic tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments as directed. • Communicate clearly and effectively with multidisciplinary team members to support patient care and safety. • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain a professional demeanor at all times . • Assists with orienting new staff to the role • Maintain office equipment and supplies as directed. • Perform additional clerical and support duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Experience: 1 year of previous clerical, customer service or other experience in healthcare setting required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused.

Weekly payAdministrative/Clerical
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$28/hr

Care Companion I

Carrot Fertility · West Des Moines, IA

Care Companion I West Des Moines, Iowa Carrot is the leading global fertility and family care platform, built on intelligent care orchestration: the right clinical guidance, at the right moment, in the context of each member's life. More than a thousand multinational employers, health plans, and health systems trust Carrot to support millions of members across 195 countries – from pre-pregnancy through menopause and major life moments in between. Carrot's comprehensive clinical program delivers industry-leading cost savings for plan sponsors and award-winning experiences and improved outcomes for millions of people worldwide. Carrot is widely regarded as a defining force in healthcare innovation as a recipient of several top-tier awards, including Fast Company's 'Most Innovative Companies' and CNBC's '100 Barrier Breaking Startups'. The company is regularly cited by leading global outlets — including The Economist, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, ABC News, and Harvard Business Review — as a leading voice on digital health, the future of work, and family health. Learn more at get-carrot.com. The Opportunity We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Care Companion to join our team supporting Carrot members. In this role, you'll guide members through their family-forming journeys, starting from their very first interaction with Carrot, primarily through phone and email support. You'll bring warmth and empathy to every conversation, helping members feel understood and supported as they navigate fertility and family-building care. This is an onsite position in West Des Moines, IA. The schedule is Monday-Thursday from 11:00 am-8:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am -7:00 pm CST. Training will take place over the first 6-8 weeks, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST. What You'll Own In this role, you will: • Serve as a member's primary point of contact, guiding them through their family-forming journey from their very first interaction with Carrot • Respond to member inquiries via phone and email with empathy, accuracy, and urgency • Help members understand and navigate their Carrot benefit, including eligibility, coverage, and next steps • Support members across the full range of family-forming paths — fertility treatment, fertility preservation, adoption, donor-assisted reproduction, and gestational carrier arrangements • Document every member interaction accurately and consistently in Zendesk. • Recognize when a case needs escalation — clinical, sensitive, or otherwise — and route it to the right resource promptly • Meet or exceed team benchmarks for response time, quality, and member satisfaction within your part-time schedule • Flag trends or gaps you notice in resources, processes, or FAQs that could improve the experience for Urdu-speaking members specifically What Success Looks Like • Guide members through their family-forming journeys via phone and email. • Support members across all legal paths to parenthood, including adoption, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, and donor-assisted reproduction. • Support members across our parenting, pregnancy, menopause and low-testosterone journeys. • Document member interactions accurately and escalate complex cases, as needed. • Partner with the broader Care Companion team to continuously improve the member experience In your first 6 months, you will have: • Participated in approx 12-16 weeks of onboarding. This includes: • Learning about Carrot including journey types • Platform utilization including Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, and Slack • Shadowing other Care Companions, including reverse shadowing • Consistently met response-time and quality benchmarks for phone and email support About You You likely have: • A Bachelor's degree • 1-3 years of experience in a direct customer service, healthcare, or client-facing role • Strong written and verbal communication skills • The ability to empathetically support a diverse member population through all paths to parenthood Nice to Have While not required, we would be especially excited if you bring: • Deliver support in both English and Spanish, ensuring Spanish-speaking members receive the same quality of care as every other member • Previous call center experience and an understanding of call center KPIs • Experience working at a fast-growing tech or digital health company • Experience with Zendesk or a similar CRM platform • Past experience in the family-forming space, such as fertility care, adoption, donor-assisted reproduction, or gestational carrier arrangements Why This Role Matters Care Companions are at the heart of the member experience at Carrot. In this role, you help people navigate deeply personal fertility, family-building, and hormonal health journeys with clarity, empathy, and confidence. You are often the person who turns a complex or overwhelming moment into one that feels supported, informed, and actionable. This role matters because every interaction shapes how members experience Carrot's care model. Care Companions do more than answer questions- they build trust, guide members through important next steps, and connect them to the right resources at the right time. Their work helps members feel seen and supported while ensuring they can make the most of their benefit during some of the most meaningful moments in their lives. Interview Process We believe in a thoughtful and transparent interview process designed to create alignment for both candidates and our team. For this role, candidates can expect: • Recruiter Screen — 30 minutes • Hiring Manager Interview — 30 minutes • Leadership Conversation — 30 minutes Throughout the process, we will share additional context about the team, business priorities, customer landscape, and what success looks like in this role. Why Candidates Join Carrot Carrot offers the opportunity to do meaningful work in service of a deeply human mission. Highlights include: • A mission-driven company focused on expanding access to fertility and family-forming care globally. • A high-growth environment where leaders are empowered to shape strategy and drive impact. • Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits. • Comprehensive parental leave and family-forming benefits. • A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture. • The opportunity to work alongside passionate, thoughtful teammates committed to improving healthcare outcomes worldwide. Compensation Carrot offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support our employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work, including health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, short- and long-term incentives, parental leave, family-forming assistance, and a competitive compensation package. The starting base salary for this position will be $28.00 per hour, plus a variable. Actual compensation may vary from posted base salary depending on your confirmed job-related skills and experience. Fraud and Security Notice: Please note that all communication regarding job opportunities at Carrot will come exclusively from an @get-carrot.com email address. If you receive messages from any other domain, please disregard them and report the incident to: securityreporting@get-carrot.com A Note on AI At Carrot, we believe AI can help us work smarter, move faster, and create more meaningful experiences for our members, customers, and each other. While not every role requires deep technical AI expertise, we value people who are curious, eager to learn, and excited to thoughtfully incorporate AI into their day-to-day work. For some roles, AI fluency is a core requirement—and we'll call that out clearly in the qualifications. For everyone else, we're looking for people who embrace new ways of working, use AI responsibly to improve quality and efficiency, and continue to learn as the technology evolves. Why Carrot? Carrot has received national and international recognition for its pioneering work, including Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and World Changing Ideas, Inc. Power Partners, and Modern Healthcare's Innovators. Carrot's global workforce has been acknowledged with several accolades, including Fortune's Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Great Place to

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Front of House Team Member

Chick fil A · West Des Moines, IA

Chick-fil-A Team Member Opportunity At Chick-fil-A, the Team Member role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Owner/Operator, Team Members gain life experience that goes far beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. Team Members are responsible for providing an exceptional dining experience for everyone they serve each day and for ensuring all guests receive signature Chick-fil-A service and food. Position Type: • Full-time and Part-time Our Benefits Include: • A fun work environment where you can positively influence others • Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays) • Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders • Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals • Scholarship opportunities • Competitive pay Front of House Team Member Responsibilities: • Smile • Create and Maintain Eye Contact • Speak Enthusiastically • Make Emotional Connections with Guests • Honor and encourage others to follow the vision and values of the Restaurant • Multitask quickly, yet thoroughly • Be team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, with a strong work ethic • Work on their feet for several hours at a time • Communicate effectively with guests and Team Members • Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times • Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Requirements: • Consistency and reliability • Cheerful and positive attitude • Loves serving and helping others • Customer service oriented • Strong interpersonal skills • Detail-oriented • Able to multi-task • Works well independently and in a team environment • Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule • Have the ability to lift and carry 10-50 lbs on a regular basis • Have the ability to stand for long periods of time Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own content and policies.

Part-timeHospitality - Food Services
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