Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care

Jimmy Jazz; Emmetsburg (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

EAP (well-being)

Job summary

Palo Alto County Health System is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants at PACHS Hall in Emmetsburg, IA. You will support residents with activities of daily living, follow care plans, and collaborate with the care team to maintain a safe, compassionate home-like environment.

Requires HS diploma or GED, active or eligible Iowa CNA, and CPR certification; strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in high school.
• Active or eligible CNA certification on Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living per individualized care plans.
• Escort residents to meals, activities, and appointments; respond to call lights.
• Support restorative and rehabilitative goals during daily care.
• Record intake/output, monitor weights, and document daily cares.
• Maintain infection-control practices and professional resident interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in high school

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

• Location 3201 First Street,Emmetsburg, IA, 50536,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time 36 Hours/Week

Description

Our Certified Nursing Assistants play an essential role in delivering compassionate, resident-focused care within PACHS long-term care communities. As a CNA at PARC Hall, you will support residents with daily living needs while helping maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. You will work under the direction of the charge nurse and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide high-quality care that enhances each resident’s comfort, dignity, and well-being.

In this role, you will follow individualized care plans to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility. You will escort residents to meals, activities, and appointments; respond promptly to call lights; and support restorative and rehabilitative goals during daily care. You will record intake and output, track weights, document daily cares, observe and report any changes in condition, and support resident and family needs with professionalism and empathy.

Your responsibilities include contributing to a positive and home-like environment by participating in meal assistance, assisting with morning and evening care routines, helping residents with comfort measures, and supporting safety and infection-control practices. You will adapt to changes in care processes and technology, maintain required system access, and participate in ongoing training and in-service education.

This role requires strong communication skills, reliability, and a compassionate approach to caring for older adults. Candidates must be high school graduates or hold a GED (or be currently enrolled in high school), have an active or eligible CNA certification on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry, and hold current CPR certification. Basic computer skills, the ability to work flexible hours, and a commitment to maintaining required credentials are essential.

Employee Benefits

PACHS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial stability, and professional success.

• Two medical plan options (PPO and HDHP) with no-cost preventive care
• Employer HSA contributions for HDHP participants
• Dental insurance with 100% preventive coverage
• Vision coverage
• Discounted membership to the Arthur & Audrey Smith Wellness Center
• Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Optional voluntary life insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Time Off & Lifestyle

• PTO begins accruing on your first day
• PTO cash-out program available up to four times per year
• Holiday Club payroll savings program

Support & Resources

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 confidential counseling, financial coaching, legal support, and more

About Palo Alto County Health System

Palo Alto County Health System is the healthcare hub of choice in Northwest Iowa, committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care supported by a culture of teamwork, respect, and compassion. PACHS provides a family-oriented and supportive workplace where employees feel valued, appreciated, and empowered to grow professionally. When you join PACHS, you join a mission-driven team dedicated to caring for our community — and for one another.