Certified Nursing 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

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

The Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA is hiring Full-time Certified Nursing Assistants to provide resident care. The position starts at $19.45 per hour and includes shift options, 3-day weeks, 8-hour evenings, or 10-hour nights with every-other-weekend schedules.

As a CNA, you follow a plan of care, document in charts, and may assist with medications as indicated. We offer a team-oriented environment, opportunities for growth, paid time off, and holidays, plus comprehensive health and

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Will complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans.
• Certified Med Aides will pass medications as indicated on MAR.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic personal care of residents according to plan of care.
• Document and sign off in resident charts and care plans.
• Pass medications as indicated on MAR (Certified Med Aides).

Skills

CNA Certification

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Job description

Full-time Certified Nursing Aides

This position starts at $19.45 per hour.

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.

Shift options

• 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.

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant. Performs 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. Certified Med Aides will pass medications as indicated on MAR.

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:

• 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 & dental expenses, & 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
• Annual flu vaccine is available free of charge to all staff

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.

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.