Certified Medication Aide - Full Time, Iowa Veterans Home
About The Position
Join our team now for a $500 Recruitment payment for full time positions as well as $500 quarterly CMA retention payment. The Iowa Veterans Home is a long-term care facility, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, with the mission of providing exceptional resident-centered care and the highest quality of life to Iowa’s Veterans and spouses. This position starts at $19.43 per hour with an additional $0.75 when passing medications. The Iowa Veterans Home has openings for full time Certified Medication Aides with options to work: 3 day work week; 14-hours either 6 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. OR 3:45 p.m.-6:15 a.m.; working 1 out of 4 weekends 8-hours on evening shift (2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.); working every other weekend 10-hours on night shift (8:15 p.m. – 6:15 a.m.); working every other weekend Weekend package shift options are available with retention payments up to $5,000 paid out over 26 pay periods. Lodging and meals available upon request.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Nursing Aide with Medication Aide Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Applicant will pass medications as indicated on MAR and perform basic personal care of residents following a plan of care developed by the primary nurse to meet the resident care needs.
- Will complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans.
Benefits
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits: Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice) for 2026: Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share National Choice option also available Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2026: Single: Free Family: $48
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
- $500 Recruitment payment for full time positions
- $500 quarterly CMA retention payment
- Weekend package shift options are available with retention payments up to $5,000 paid out over 26 pay periods.
- Lodging and meals available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
