Assisted Living CNA
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This posting states $19 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Iowa post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $18.89–$21.75, across 85 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Iowa earn a median of $18.92 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Iowa requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry, from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).
- Training: at least 75 hours, 30 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Written and skills competency tests taken after the course (written test about $60, skills about $115).
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About the job
Shifts Available: Please indicate in the prescreening questions whether you are seeking full-time or part-time employment and which shift(s) you are available to work. All positions will work every other weekend.
DAYS: 6:00AM - 2:00PM
EVENINGS: 2:00PM - 10:00PM
Starting Wage: $19.00/hr. Additional compensation for experience.
When you work at Green Hills , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Green Hills is actively looking for a hospitality-minded Resident Aide , to join our growing team! Resident Aides assist with the personal care of tenants/residents and administration of medications under the delegation of a registered nurse; provides care as assigned by the charge nurse and does appropriate documentation on each tenant/resident to create a flow of continuing care; follows safety procedures and keeps the charge nurse informed of all relevant resident information through close observation.
YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL…
- Accurately document nursing care after assisting a resident, in accordance with community and regulatory standards.
- Timely report any changes in resident condition to the RN/LPN on duty.
- Perform and chart Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in accordance with each resident’s nursing care plan.
- Administer medication under direction of the RN/LPN on duty.
- Treat each resident as an individual and address them respectfully.
- Assist residents with nutrition and hydration, monitoring food and fluid intake as well as physically assisting with dining as needed.
- Ensure resident rooms are kept clean and organized.
- Exhibit the highest degree of commitment to Person-Directed Care philosophy.
WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU…
- Are 18 years old for eligibility to complete the Medication Manager course within 30 days of hire.
- Have obtained your CNA licensure, according to Department of Inspections and Appeals guidelines.
- Maintain a valid registration with the Direct Care Worker Registry in Iowa.
- Can assist residents in case of an emergency, including during evacuation procedures.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Can pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…
- Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
- Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
- Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
- Various Employee-led Committees, because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
- Uniform Allowances, because we value the work you do every day and want to help equip you to do your job to your best ability.
- A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program, because we understand that life happens.
ABOUT OUR ASSISTED LIVING DEPARTMENT
CNAs working in Assisted Living, are referred to as Resident Aides. They assist residents with daily activities, such as bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and medication management. They also provide assistance with laundry, housekeeping, and more.
If you have any questions about this job posting, please call us at (515) 357-5000 or email us at HR@GreenHillsRC.com.
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From LCS (Life Care Services)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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