CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elm Crest Senior Living in Iowa is hiring full-time and part-time CNAs to assist residents with daily activities and to follow individualized care plans. Join a team that earned a deficiency-free 2026 state health survey.

We offer a competitive hourly rate plus shift differential and flexible shifts across multiple options, with a fast hiring process and a commitment to compassionate care. You will help residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility, while monitoring changes

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification (Iowa Nurse Aide Registry, or an active out-of-state CNA certification you can transfer to Iowa).
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Available for rotating weekends and some holidays.
• Preferred: Experience communicating with residents and families in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities: bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Help carry out each resident's individualized care plan.
• Take part in resident social activities and community events.
• Support residents' overall health, dignity, and comfort.
• Watch for changes in a resident's physical or emotional condition and report them to nursing staff.

Skills

CNA certification

English fluency

Rotating weekends availability

Job description

$2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time CNAs ($1,250 part-time), plus shift differential. Elm Crest Senior Living, a skilled nursing community that earned a deficiency-free 2026 health survey, is hiring full- and part-time CNAs.

Why You'll Love This Role

• $2,500 sign-on bonus (full-time) or $1,250 (part-time)
• Competitive hourly rate plus shift differential
• Flexible shifts: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Join a team that earned a deficiency-free 2026 state health survey
• Fast hiring process: apply today, hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do

• Assist residents with daily activities: bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
• Help carry out each resident's individualized care plan
• Take part in resident social activities and community events
• Support residents' overall health, dignity, and comfort
• Watch for changes in a resident's physical or emotional condition and report them to nursing staff

What You'll Need

Required:

• Active CNA certification (Iowa Nurse Aide Registry, or an active out-of-state CNA certification you can transfer to Iowa)
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Available for rotating weekends and some holidays

Preferred:

• Experience communicating with residents and families in a care setting

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus shift differential (ask your recruiter for current rate details)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions available across four shift options, including rotating weekends and some holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.