Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$25.50 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Iowa post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $18.89–$21.75, across 61 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Iowa earn a median of $18.92 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
1st shift fulltime
2nd shift fulltime, parttime (with $2/hr shift differential)
3rd shift parttime (with $1/hr shift differential)
PRN (on-call)
8-, 10-, 12-hr shifts available to meet your preferences!
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for Certified Nursing Assistants, CNAs to join our friendly, caring and supportive team at Colonial Manor of Elma.
We offer great benefits including
- Medical, Vision, & Dental
- 401K with Employer Match
- Free Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Sick and Vacation Time package
- Holiday Pay
- Shift Differential Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internal Growth Opportunities
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Emergency Assistance Grant Program.
To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:
As a minimum, an unencumbered State of Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA certificate, or certificate of completion from a State of Iowa Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant, Prior Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA experience is preferable.
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA. you are the front line of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Colonial Manor of Elma by performing Activities of Daily Living, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.
Colonial Manor of Elma is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Colonial Manor of Elma never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.
From Colonial Manor of Elma's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Colonial Manor of Elma
Colonial Manor of Elma is a 40 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Colonial Manor of Elma, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Elma, IA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Colonial Manor of Elma
Based in Elma, IAHires in IowaPay on its listings: 55.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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