Resident Assistant​/Medication Manager

Western Home is seeking a caring Resident Assistant/Medication Manager who will truly love what they do to join our award‑winning team. The role is in an assisted living facility in a newly renovated community where staff and residents work together in a supportive, family‑like environment.

• Ability to be paid early
• Shift differential
• Alternate wage scale for those who choose to waive benefits
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition and student‑loan reimbursement (full‑time)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) match
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee assistance program

• Provide care to residents under the supervision of the nurse and the support of the team.
• Assist residents with daily personal‑hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, exercises, and other assigned tasks.
• Help with organization, cleaning, laundry, meals, and other duties as directed.
• Promptly answer residents’ calls for assistance and provide compassionate care based on each resident’s care plan.
• Chart resident interactions throughout the shift and communicate efficiently with team members.
• Administer medications, tests, and medical treatments as directed (upon receiving the Medication Manager certificate).
• Ensure residents’ rights are respected and upheld.

• Must be 18 years of age or older to become a Medication Manager.
• Willingness to obtain a Medication Manager certification (Western Home will enroll employees who have not yet completed the course).
• Current active license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Iowa.
• Ability to interact tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and the public.
• Strong commitment to serving others.
• Prior direct care experience preferred, but not required.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Join our team to make a difference in the lives of those we serve!