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BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Iowa City, IA
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$37,672 / year median in Iowa
-4% projected decline
Job Description
BrightStar Care Is Hiring CNAs in Iowa City, North Liberty and Coralville PayBenefits $20.00/hour base pay Earn more for overnight shifts and weekend shifts Weekly Friday pay
- direct deposit or paper check Paid training and continuing education Flexible schedule
- full-time, part-time, and PRN available Paid travel time between clients Mileage reimbursement 24/7 on-call management support Referral bonus program Career growth opportunities
- advance to supervisory or clinical roles Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking for a home care position with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive nursing team ? BrightStar Care of Iowa is hiring CNAs for in-home care in Iowa City, North Liberty, Coralville and surrounding areas. Work one-on-one with clients in their homes
- no facility setting, no rushed care.
Duties include:
Personal hygiene and ADL assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) Vital signs monitoring (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration) Safe patient transfers and mobility assistance Catheter care and ostomy care (as trained) skin integrity monitoring Medication reminders Meal preparation and nutritional support Dementia care, Alzheimer's care, and memory care Post-hospital and post-surgical recovery care Documenting and reporting changes in patient condition to supervising RN Companionship and emotional support Why CNAs Choose BrightStar Care Nurse-led care- you'll have RN oversight and real clinical support Joint Commission Accredited
- a higher standard of care Y ou control your schedule
- choose your days, times, and hours Work near home
- we match clients to your preferred geography More complex, rewarding cases
- high-acuity home care available 24/7 management on-call
- you're never working alone Requirements Current CNA certification in good standing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with current auto insurance Must pass a background check and drug screen 1+ year of CNA experience preferred (home care, nursing home, hospital, or assisted living) Strong communication skills and compassionate bedside manner Ability to follow written and verbal care plan instructions Must be able to confidently read, write, and understand spoken English About BrightStar Care BrightStar Care is a nationally recognized, nurse-led home health care agency with locations across Iowa including Des Moines and Cedar Rapids/Iowa City.
- from pediatric to geriatric care
- and our Joint Commission Accreditation means you'll always work to the highest clinical standards. Ready to take the next step in your CNA career?
- takes less than 5 minutes.
Serving:
Linn County , Johnson County and surrounding Iowa communities #IND123Benefits
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance