Certified Aide Senior Care

MercyOne Medical Group; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center is seeking a Certified Aide to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The CNA supports activities of daily living, promotes comfort and safety, and helps maintain a positive patient experience in an acute care setting.

You will assist with personal care, transfers, responding to calls, specimen transport, and collaboration with the care team. The position is full-time (36 hours/week), day shift 6:00am–2:00pm, with rotating weekends and holiday

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old.
• CNA certification and registration required.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire; IL facilities exempt.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility.
• Safely transfer and reposition patients using approved techniques and equipment.
• Respond to call bells and patient requests to ensure comfort.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens per infection prevention standards.
• Perform post-mortem care per hospital policies.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and staff to support outcomes.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Education

CNA certification and registration

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Certified Aide!

As a Certified Aide at MercyOne, you will provide direct patient care and support services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role assists patients with activities of daily living, promotes comfort and safety, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, and contributes to a positive patient experience. The CNA plays a vital role in supporting the healthcare team by delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps ensure optimal patient outcomes in an acute care hospital setting.

What You'll Do:

• Assists patients with personal care needs, including bathing, hygiene, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility, toileting, repositioning, and other supportive care activities.
• Safely transfers, lifts, repositions, and ambulates patients using approved patient handling techniques and appropriate equipment, reporting changes in mobility or functional status to the nursing team.
• Responds promptly to call lights and patient requests, anticipating needs and contributing to a positive patient experience.
• Collects, labels, and transports specimens according to established procedures and infection prevention standards.
• Performs post-mortem care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support quality patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Schedule:

• Full time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)
• Day shift 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Rotating weekends (two weekends in a six-week period)
• Holiday rotation required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years old.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and registration required.
• Completion of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mandatory Reporter training specific to the population served within three (3) months of hire. Colleagues employed and working solely in facilities located in Illinois are exempt from this requirement in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center is a 20-bed critical access hospital serving 17 rural communities in western Dubuque County. As a Level IV Community Trauma Care Facility, it offers 24/7 emergency and trauma services, along with acute and skilled inpatient care, ambulatory surgery, home care and specialty clinics. The center includes a fully equipped laboratory, imaging services, retail pharmacy with drive thru and delivery, and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation tailored to those recovering from heart events. Outpatient and inpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy are available locally to help patients regain function and independence. MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center delivers compassionate, personalized health care that keeps essential care close to home.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.