Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Days

Parkridge Specialty Care, a 90-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Pleasant Hill, IA, is now hiring! Join a quality focused team recognized with a Bronze Quality Award, 4-star Quality Measure Rating, and excellent Annual State Survey Results consistently below state and national averages.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time Days

Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Differential

Make a Difference Every Day – Join Care Initiatives as a Certified Nurse Aide!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities

Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
Deliver emotional support and provide companionship while fostering a positive and engaging environment.
Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
Provide health monitoring including conducting routine vital checks.
Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.
Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for safety.

Qualifications

Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa, or the ability to activate certification.
Strong commitment to resident care, professionalism, and teamwork.
Compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor.

Why Join Care Initiatives?

Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Start Your Journey with Us

Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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