Non-Certified Nursing Aide - Iowa Veterans Home
Job description
Do you have a passion for caring for our nation’s veterans? Interested in entering the healthcare field but do not have a current C.N.A certificate? The Iowa Veterans Home has a new program just for you.
We will provide you with on-the-job training along with the resources you need to become certified while still working as a C.N.A and earning C.N.A pay. Openings are for evening shift with core hours from 2:00 pm-10:30 pm and for night shift with core hours from 8:15 pm to 6:15 am. Will work every other weekend.
Duties include performing basic personal care of residents following a plan of care developed by the primary nurse to meet the resident care needs. Will complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans.
What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:
Single: $56/mo = employee share; $715/mo = state share
Family: $187/mo = employee share; $1,624/mo = state share
- National Choice option also available
Single: Free
Family: $45
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.
Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS’s) new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the Iowa Veterans Home) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its residents.
No specific education or experience is required.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).
Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License or Chauffeurs License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
Join Us!
Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
Career Choices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).
gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.