Certified Aide in Training (Hospitality Assistant)

Job Description

Job Description

Join WesleyLife’s FlexCare staffing pool, an internal team designed to support high-quality care across multiple communities. FlexCare team members enjoy premium pay and flexible scheduling while helping fill critical shifts where support is needed most.

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 the FlexCare pool, where you can pick up shifts at your convenience across multiple WesleyLife communities.

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

• Hearthstone in Pella, IA
• Edgewater in West Des Moines, IA
• Wesley on Grand in Des Moines, IA
• Brio in Johnston
• The Village of Indianola in Indianola, IA

We are seeking compassionate, dependable clinical professionals to join our Flexible Staffing Pool as a CNA in Training. FlexCare team members support multiple WesleyLife communities by stepping into open shifts — including days, evenings, nights, and weekends — wherever coverage is needed most.

As part of our internal clinical team, FlexCare professionals serve across multiple communities, providing licensed, high-quality care while enjoying the flexibility to build a schedule that fits their life.

• Premium hourly pay (higher than standard PRN roles)
• Holiday Pay (when eligible)
• Opportunities for incentive/stat pay on urgent shifts

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, person‑centered clinical care in alignment with individualized care plans.
• Support multiple communities by traveling to WesleyLife locations based on current staffing needs.
• Assist teams during periods of increased demand, including staff shortages, vacations, and higher‑acuity situations.
• Maintain compliance with all WesleyLife policies, as well as state and federal care standards.
• Complete documentation accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate adaptability, collaboration, and professionalism in every care environment.

Requirements

• Work a minimum 16 hours per pay period when shifts are available
• Reliable transportation is required to support travel between WesleyLife communities as needed

Qualifications:

• Strong respect for seniors’ independence and good communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain privacy.
• Flexible and willing to attend training and meetings.
• Basic computer skills and clear English communication.
• Willingness to retain your Certified Nursing Assistant License within 90 days of hire.
• Commitment to obtaining your CNA license within 90 days (paid by WesleyLife!)

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!