CNA - Home Health
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$25.50 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Iowa post a median of $20.25 an hour, the middle half $18.89–$21.75, across 74 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 (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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About the job
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Compensation
Salary Range: $19 - $25.50 $ Sign on bonus $
Union Position
No
Department Details
We have been providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care to our patients for over 35 years, with a strong focus on the needs of O'Brien County residents.
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Paid mileage at a federal rate
Summary
Performs tasks as delegated and indicated on the care plan for assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Nursing Assistant (NA) will understand the basic elements of body functioning.
Job Description
Understands the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process. Delivers age appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the patient per care plan. Assists patients in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating. Good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring. Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures. Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client and patient population.
Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Completion of a 75-hour nurse assistant course is required.
Required to be registered as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and registered in the applicable state's Department of Health. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Valid driver's license required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
From Sanford Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health
Based in Sioux Falls, SDHires in 9 statesPay on its listings: 81.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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