Certified Nurses Aide

Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa·Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$22 - $26/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 21 days ago

Practice for this role

Certified Nurses Aide · $22 - $26/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+22% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ($18.00/hr)

100 similar openings in the Cedar Rapids area · median $18.00/hr

$7.50/hr · p10p90 · $38.60/hr

this role: $22.00/hrmedian $18.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in Cedar Rapids, Iowa rates. This role sits in the 77th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 22% above the Cedar Rapids, Iowa median for support services roles.

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct resident care, including assistance with daily living activities and specialized personal care. They are responsible for monitoring resident conditions, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting data accurately under the direction of nursing staff.

When you work at Cottage Grove Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth.

What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.

Don’t just do a job.

Be part of an extraordinary life!

Cottage Grove Place is recruiting for a hospitality focused Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) to join our team!

Openings include Full-Time 1st and 2nd shifts.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a CNA: Assist residents in the activities of daily living including, but not limited to ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and activities.

Follow residents plan of care, assist residents with basic and specialized personal care under the monitoring and direction of a nurse, such as hydration, nutrition, exercise, activities, etc.

Report changes in resident conditions, such as behavior, moods, activity level, appetite, vital signs, etc. to nurse.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: Graduation from certified 75-hour Nursing Assistant Program.

Current status on Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.

Minimum of one (1) year experience, preferred.

Salary Range

$22.00-25.50/hour Hospitality Promises: We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We anticipate your needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. We make you feel important. We embrace and value our differences. We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" We maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to the details. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer #clinical

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a certified 75-hour Nursing Assistant Program and hold current status on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry. Additionally, a current Oral Medication Technician certification is required.

professional certificate
Teamwork
Communication
Confidentiality
Documentation
Infection control
Vital signs monitoring
Resident care
Activities of daily living
Meal assistance
Safety hazard identification
Nursing assistance
Patient hygiene
Oral medication administration
Mechanical transfers

Benefits

Vacation
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Sick leave
Personal time off
403B matching

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $22 - $26/hr
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

Iowa CNA roles need active registry status

In Iowa, Certified Nursing Aide roles are commonly tied to ongoing staffing needs in long-term care, assisted living, and hospital settings. Competition often centers on candidates who already hold current state certification, are listed on the registry, and can communicate clearly in English while working well with feedback. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registry status and prepare examples of dependable patient care before applying.