About this role
Are you looking for a CNA position where the care you provide actually becomes part of someone's everyday life?
Iowa Home Care is hiring compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants to provide in-home support to patients throughout the Des Moines area. Rather than working with a large group of patients in a facility, youll have the opportunity to provide personal, one-on-one care in a patient's own home.
Youll help with daily activities, personal care, mobility, and other needs while providing companionship and encouragement along the way. Your presence can make it possible for someone to remain comfortable, safe, and independent at home.
Part-Time Opportunities Available
What We Provide
We want our caregivers to feel supported and appreciated. Team members can enjoy:
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid mileage
- Employee wellness program with access to an on-site gym
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education and ongoing training
- 401(k) with employer match
- Support from experienced nursing and clinical staff
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
What You'll Be Doing
Your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on helping patients with personal care and everyday activities while following their individualized plan of care.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and other personal care needs
- Provide assistance with walking, transfers, positioning, and mobility
- Assist with toileting and other elimination needs
- Provide catheter and G-tube care as directed and within applicable training and scope
- Obtain and document vital signs as assigned
- Assist with light household tasks that support a safe and comfortable living environment
- Help with laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and other light housekeeping related to patient care
- Follow established infection prevention, safety, and PPE procedures
- Observe patients for changes in condition, behavior, or needs and report concerns promptly to the appropriate nurse
- Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
- Respect each patient's privacy, preferences, routines, and dignity
- Work closely with the nursing team to ensure care is consistent with the patient's plan
More Than a Caregiver
Home health is personal. You aren't simply completing a checklist of tasks—you're entering someone's home and becoming a trusted part of their support system.
The best CNAs at Iowa Home Care are dependable, compassionate, observant, and comfortable communicating with patients, families, and nurses. We want people who notice the little things, take pride in their work, and understand that how you provide care matters just as much as what you do.
Why Iowa Home Care?
A Supportive Team
You'll have nurses and clinical leadership available to help guide you and answer questions along the way.
Meaningful One-on-One Care
Spend your time making a direct difference for individual patients rather than trying to care for an entire facility at once.
Flexibility
We understand that our employees have lives outside of work. We work to provide scheduling options that fit your availability and our patients' needs.
A Chance to Make an Impact
The assistance you provide with a shower, a meal, mobility, or simply a friendly conversation can make a tremendous difference in someone's day.
A Culture Built Around Compassion
We look for people who treat patients with dignity, communicate respectfully, follow through on their commitments, and genuinely care about the people they serve.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- CNA certification in good standing on the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in home care, nursing home, or hospital settings preferred.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Valid drivers license with reliable transportation and insurance required.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a commitment to client safety and well-being.