CNA or Certified Aid in Training

Job Description

Job Description

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

As a CNA you will:

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Provide emotional support and companionship, fostering a positive and engaging environment.
• Facilitate resident participation in recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.

If you are NOT a CNA, no worries! WesleyLife and Wesley on Grand is prepared to help those interested in obtaining their CNA certification!

For the right individuals, this role is hired as a Hospitality Assistant and designed as a clear pathway into a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) career.

Upon hire, team members will attend a WesleyLife-paid CNA training program offered through one of our external partners. Once certified, you’ll transition into a CNA in our Enhanced Living unit.

*This is an ideal opportunity to start a healthcare career—no prior experience required—while getting paid to train.

Open Shifts Available:

• Day Shift: (6am-2:30 pm) PT
• PRN

Qualifications:

• State of Iowa active CNA License (Preferred but not required*)
• 1 year experience in LTC or RCF (preferred but not required)

*If you are already a certified CNA (75 hr course) but have not completed your state testing, we are able to help you complete your requirements to obtain your licensure.

What We Offer 

• Starting pay rate based on years of experience
• Shift differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k). 

Wesley on Grand, formerly known as Wesley Acres and located in Des Moines, is a premier senior living community offering exceptional amenities and a full continuum of care. As the campus where WesleyLife originated, Wesley on Grand embodies the 'WesleyLife Way' with a focus on excellence in culinary offerings, wellness programs, and lifestyle options. Enhanced features include an indoor pool, three-level patios overlooking Grand Avenue, an aquatic center with specialized equipment, a performing arts auditorium, multiple dining venues, expansive walking paths, a professional salon, art studio, fitness center, library, and various recreational and community spaces. Wesley on Grand provides a vibrant, fulfilling environment where residents and team members alike are valued and appreciated.

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today! 

As part of your pre-hire screening process you will be required to complete a pre-hire health assessment and 4 panel drug screen. 

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