Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA (Iowa City, IA)
About The Position
Visiting Angels’ office in Cedar Rapids is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with their local team. They provide caregivers for the local area including Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, Swisher, Western, and many others. They are looking for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. The ideal candidate will have strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, a big heart. A Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA job with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. This role supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. This is also an opportunity for personal growth, with the chance for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.
Requirements
- Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with routine exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Shift Options (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Short Shift)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
