Location: Marshalltown,IA, USA
Do you have a passion for caring for our nation's veterans?
Interested in entering the healthcare field but do not have a current C.N.A certificate?
The Iowa Veterans Home has a new program just for you!
We will provide you with the opportunity to become a certified CNA through attending a 76-hour course, on site, at the Iowa Veterans, as well as completed lab, and clinical sections of the course. Current openings for this position are for evening shift with core hours from 2:00 P.M.-10:30 P.M. and for night shift with core hours from 8:15 P.M. to 6:15 A.M.. Will work every other weekend.
This program requires a two-part interview process. Part one includes an in-person interview. Selected candidates will then be scheduled for part two, an unpaid job shadow within the nursing units of the Iowa Veterans Home. Upon completion of the job shadow an evaluation will determine qualification for the position.
More information will be provided during the interview.
Duties within the CNA role includes performing basic personal care of residents while following a plan of care developed by the care team to meet the resident needs.
The pay for this position is $19.43 per hour.
What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:
* 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 2024:
Single: $61/mo = employee share; $818/mo = state share
Family: $205/mo = employee share; $1,854/mo = state share
* National Choice option also available
Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2024:
Single: Free
Family: $46
* 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
All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check. No specific education or experience is required.
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