1st Shift CNA

Join a care team where every interaction supports healing, dignity, and recovery. As a 1st Shift CNA e's Hospital Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you will provide hands-on support to patients during a critical phase of their journey, helping them rebuild strength and confidence as they transition toward greater independence. Working the 6A-2P schedule, you become part of each patient's morning routine, a presence they come to trust.

This full-time position places you at the center of daily patient care within a skilled nursing environment. The 1st Shift CNA works alongside nurses, therapists, and other clinical staff to deliver attentive, person-centered support. Mornings in transitional care are busy and meaningful, and your attention to each patient's comfort sets the tone for the day ahead.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care.
• Support safe mobility through transfers, repositioning, and ambulation while following care plans.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output, weights, and other observations accurately.
• Help patients with meals and feeding, monitoring for changes in appetite or swallowing.
• Promptly report changes in a patient's condition, behavior, or comfort to the nursing team.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment in patient rooms and common areas.
• Respond to call lights and patient requests with patience and genuine warmth.
• Follow infection control, safety, and privacy standards in every task.

The ideal 1st Shift CNA combines clinical competence with a compassionate heart. You listen closely, move with purpose, and treat each patient as an individual with a story worth honoring.

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the State of Iowa, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Reliability and a commitment to being present for the full 6A-2P schedule.
• Prior experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or a transitional setting is helpful but not required.

As a 1st Shift CNA
, you will find that the work rewards attention and empathy in equal measure. Each shift offers the chance to make a tangible difference, helping patients regain the skills and assurance they need to move forward.

St. Luke's Hospital Transitional Care Center is part of UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a trusted provider of coordinated care across the region. Our skilled nursing facility bridges the gap between hospital and home, offering rehabilitation and recovery services for patients who need continued support after an acute stay. Guided by a mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve, we bring together experienced nurses, therapists, and nursing assistants in a setting built on respect, teamwork, and compassionate care.

Here, the work of a 1st Shift CNA contributes directly to the healing experience that defines our commitment to every patient and family we welcome.