Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - openings in Polk City & Ankeny, IA

Job Description

Job Description

Join our growing team as a CNA - make a lasting impact!

Are you a compassionate CNA looking to grow in a meaningful, mission-based environment? At  On With Life , we specialize in rehabilitative care for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries - and we're looking for dedicated caregivers to join our award-winning team. Grow your career in a mission-driven environment by providing rehabilitative support to individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or neurological conditions. You'll gain hands-on experience in neuro-rehabilitation care--ideal for CNA's with long-term growth in mind.

 

• Environment: Skilled Post-Acute
  • Location: Ankeny, Iowa
  • Hours: 2:00PM-10:30PM (4-5 shifts/week) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
  • Nurses 1:10 ratio all shifts, CNAS 1:5 Days & 1:10 nights 
• Environment: Skilled Long-Term Care
  • Location: Polk City, Iowa
  • Hours: 6:00AM-6:30PM (3 shifts/week)  rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
  • Nurses 1:10 ratio all shifts, CNAS 1:5 Days & 1:10 nights 

 

IMPORTANT : Please note that our orientation process (typically up to 1 month) may require working days or shifts outside of what will be your permanent schedule. 

Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

• Provide direct, personalized care under licensed nurse supervision.
• Support persons served with activities of daily living (meals, hygiene, socializing).
• Assist with transfers, including use of mechanical lifts.
• Perform range of motion exercises as directed by therapy staff.
• Complete and report safety checks and vital information to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with a transdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Help persons served achieve their highest quality of life.

Benefits of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role:

• With one of the top nursing staff-to-patient ratios in the state, you’ll have more time with each person served!
• Competitive pay
• Referral bonuses
• Shift differentials of 9% for evening hours (2P-10P) and 11% for overnight hours (10P-6A)
• Annual raises & annual bonuses (discretionary)
• Early wage access (through ZayZoon)
• Health, vision, & dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) + Sick Leave
• 401(k) match
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Requirements of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

• Current Iowa CNA certification
• Polk City: Must be 18 years of age (required to operate mechanical lifts)
• Ankeny: Must be 16 years of age
• Ability to maintain CPR certification (training available if not certified)
• Ability to maintain mandatory reporter certifications (training available if not certified)

An excellent candidate for our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position meets the following criteria:

• Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions
• Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change
• Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student
• Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard
• Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential
• Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records
• Is an excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement and teaching independent/daily living skills

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.