Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Night Shift, Long-Term Care

Diversity Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting a Nursing Assistant for the Community Living Center - CLC1 in Des Moines, Iowa. The role supports care for veterans with diverse conditions, including end-of-life care, under supervision of licensed staff.

The position emphasizes patient safety, compassionate care, and teamwork within the nursing care team. It requires English proficiency and adherence to VA guidelines; night shifts and weekend rotations are included.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting medical personnel in the care or treatment of residents with diverse conditions/diagnoses
• Preparing, ambulating, transporting, and positioning residents with equipment
• Providing personal care including bathing, shaving, feeding, incontinence care, trimming nails, range of motion, and ambulation
• Performing duties to increase resident comfort and morale
• Encouraging residents and supporting restorative programs
• Documenting resident information on flow sheets and CPRS
• Providing resident information to the accountable LPN/RN for the plan of care
• Participation in schedule: night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays
• Telework: not available; in-person care only
• VA benefits and relocation details: SLRP eligibility; standard benefits

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Central Iowa Health Care System is recruiting a Nursing Assistant for the Community Living Center - CLC1 in Des Moines, Iowa. The role supports care for veterans with diverse conditions, including end-of-life care, under supervision of licensed staff.

The position emphasizes patient safety, compassionate care, and teamwork within the nursing care team. It requires English proficiency and adherence to VA guidelines; night shifts and weekend rotations are included.