Certified Medication Aide - Full Time, Iowa Veterans Home

State-of-Iow; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

IPERS retirement

Lodging and meals

Job summary

The Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA is hiring full-time Certified Medication Aides. The role includes passing medications, basic resident care, and documenting care plans. Shifts include 3-day options and evening/night schedules, with weekend rotations and potential retention bonuses.

Benefits cover health, dental, life, retirement IPERS, and more. A criminal background check is required. Starting wage is $19.45 per hour, plus $0.75 more when passing medications, with lodging/meals

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Aide with Medication Aide Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications as indicated on MAR and perform basic personal care per care plan.
• Complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans.

Skills

CNA certification

Medication administration

Job description

The Iowa Veterans Home is a long-term care facility, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, with the mission of providing exceptional resident-centered care and the highest quality of life to Iowa’s Veterans and spouses. This position starts at $19.45 per hour with an additional $0.75 when passing medications.

The Iowa Veterans Home has openings for full time Certified Medication Aides with options to work:

• 3 day work week; 14-hours either 6 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. OR 3:45 p.m.-6:15 a.m.; working 1 out of 4 weekends
• 8-hours on evening shift (2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.); working every other weekend
• 10-hours on night shift (8:15 p.m. – 6:15 a.m.); working every other weekend
• Weekend package shift options are available with retention payments up to $5,000 paid out over 26 pay periods. Lodging and meals available upon request.

Responsibilities

Must be a Certified Nursing Aide with Medication Aide Certificate. Applicant will pass medications as indicated on MAR and perform 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.

Benefits

• 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:
  • Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2026:
  • Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share
  • Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share
  • * National Choice option also available
  • Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2026:
  • Single: Free
  • Family: $48
• 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.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

No specific education or experience is required.

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