CNA Trainee – Evening​/Night Shifts, Paid Training

Non-Certified Nursing Aide - Iowa Veterans Home

Salary: $40,414.40 – $57,324.80 annually

Location:

Marshalltown, IA (Postal Code 50158)

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for compassionate caregivers to serve as non-certified nursing aides at the Iowa Veterans Home. Candidates will complete a 76‑hour on‑site CNA certification course and may advance to an in‑person interview and unpaid job shadow.

Positions are available for an evening shift (core hours 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) and a night shift (core hours 8:15 p.m.–6:15 a.m.), with staff required to work every other weekend.

• Perform basic personal care of residents in accordance with each resident’s plan of care.
• Attend the 76‑hour CNA certification course, including lab and clinical sections, onsite at the facility.
• Participate in a two‑part interview process: an in‑person interview followed by an unpaid job shadow within the nursing units.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams to support resident well‑being.

• No specific education or experience is required for entry; commitment to caring for veterans is essential.
• Willingness to complete the required CNA certification training.
• For designated positions, possession of a Commercial Driver’s License or Chauffeur License with endorsements may be required.
• All applicants must pass a criminal background check, including adult abuse and child abuse checks.

• Team‑oriented, positive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off (sick leave, vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year.
• Health and dental insurance options, including monthly optional medical insurance premiums (Iowa Choice) and dental coverage.
• Retirement through the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) and optional 401(a) plan with state match.
• Additional perks: lactation rooms, on‑site wellness program with fitness center access for staff at a reduced rate.

All applicants will be subject to the State of Iowa’s E‑Verify process to confirm employment eligibility. The State complies with federal Right‑to‑Work laws, permitting employees to work without joining a labor organization.