Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-time

Trinity Center • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Luther Park Community is seeking a caring and dependable full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to work at Trinity Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Des Moines, Iowa, with 60 beds dedicated to memory care. Under the direction of the nursing team, the CNA provides personalized care and assistance to residents, supports daily activities, promotes comfort and independence, and contributes to residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. The role is available on either the 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift, with work required every other weekend. The 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift includes an additional shift differential. Starting pay is $20 per hour. Luther Park Community identifies its core values as Compassion, Respect, Quality, and Care and describes a supportive team environment with opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English sufficiently to perform job responsibilities.
• Successful completion of the 75-hour nursing assistant course.
• Certified nursing assistant certificate.
• Valid and current listing on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry.
• Ability to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and work cooperatively with associates at all levels.
• Pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen, and TB test are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care according to each resident’s care plan, preferences, and daily needs.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Assist residents with meals and feeding as needed, support hydration, and record food and fluid intake.
• Safely assist residents with transfers, mobility, ambulation, and repositioning using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Observe and promptly report changes in residents’ conditions, behaviors, appetite, or other concerns to the nurse or appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy, rights, and independence while providing respectful, person-centered care.
• Promote a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by cleaning equipment, changing bed linens, and maintaining resident areas.
• Follow individual care plans, facility policies, and established procedures to ensure quality care and resident safety.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to support residents’ physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Paid time off plus three extra paid days off for a birthday, work anniversary, and floating holiday.
• Referral bonuses.
• Discounted meals.
• Uniform stipend.
• Continuing training and education.
• Tuition assistance.
• Shift differential for the 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED