Cedar Ridge Village·West Des Moines, Iowa
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing direct, hands-on care to residents to help them maintain the highest possible physical, mental, and emotional well-being without documented, unavoidable declines in status. This role involves following all safety policies, immediately reporting changes in resident condition to the Charge Nurse, and upholding resident rights like privacy and dignity.
In general we offer 8 hour shifts for our CNA positions. We have openings Part-Time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.
Days 6am-2pm
Evening 2pm-10:00pm
Night 10pm-6am
Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team: Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only) Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family. 401(k) with company match PTO Holiday Premium Pay Volunteer Time Off Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials Referral Bonus Service Award Bonus Career Path Development Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment Fun & engaging team environment If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!
Role: We are seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team! The Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA is responsible for providing direct, hands-on care to residents to ensure residents attain or maintain the highest possible physical, mental and emotional well-being possible for each resident without declines in status unless the decline is documented as unavoidable.
The CNA follows safety policies and practices in performing nursing care. The CNA reports changes in residents condition immediately to the Charge Nurse. The CNA observes residents rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. The CNA promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests. QualificationsQualifications: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) must have completed an approved training program and passed competency examinations in clinical skills and written knowledge in accordance with statutory requirements for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include: Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Westchester Village, Lenexa KS Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA Northridge Village, Ames, IA Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA Scenic Living Communities, Iowa Falls, IA We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines. #CNA #CertifiedNursingAssistant #NursingAssistant #NurseAide #SeniorCare #SeniorLiving
Candidates must have successfully completed an approved training program and passed all required competency examinations in clinical skills and written knowledge as mandated for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). The ideal applicant should possess a passion for working with seniors and seek an organization with a strong culture of care.
Market context
In Iowa, nursing roles often stay competitive because healthcare employers need candidates who are already in an accredited RN program and hold required certifications such as BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter training. This role may appeal to applicants seeking a monthly stipend plus licensure and board fee reimbursement. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm your enrollment status, certifications, and training before applying.
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