Home health cna | weekend package | thursday - sunday

Job Details:

Job Location: West Des Moines Office - West Des Moines, IA

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day | Evening

Looking for a CNA schedule that gives you consistency while keeping your weekdays open? Iowa Home Care is looking for a dependable and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team as part of a dedicated Thursday–Sunday weekend package. This is a great opportunity for a CNA who prefers a predictable schedule and enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients through consistent, one-on-one care in their homes.

Your Weekend Schedule

This position is scheduled Thursday through Sunday with one of the following shift options:

• Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The consistent schedule allows you to know your hours in advance while keeping Monday through Wednesday available for personal time, family, school, another job, or simply enjoying your week.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health CNA, you'll provide hands-on assistance that helps patients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their homes. Your responsibilities may include:

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Provide toileting and elimination assistance
• Assist with walking, transfers, positioning, and mobility
• Take and document vital signs as directed
• Assist with catheter and G-tube care as trained and directed
• Help with light housekeeping related to the patient's care
• Assist with laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and maintaining a safe environment
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and PPE procedures
• Observe patients for changes in condition and communicate concerns to the nursing team
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Follow the patient's individualized plan of care
• Treat every patient with dignity, patience, and respect

Why Join Iowa Home Care?

We believe CNAs are an essential part of the care team. You’ll have the opportunity to spend meaningful time with your patients and become someone they and their families can depend on. You'll receive:

• Consistent Thursday–Sunday schedule
• Choice of 6 AM–3 PM or 2 PM–10 PM shift
• Paid mileage
• 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 nurses and clinical leadership
• A locally owned team that values its caregivers

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a CNA who is:

• Dependable and punctual
• Compassionate and patient
• Comfortable providing one-on-one care
• Attentive to patient needs and changes in condition
• A strong communicator
• Respectful of patients and their homes
• Committed to providing safe, high-quality care

Make Your Weekends Count

If you’re looking for a reliable four-day schedule, enjoy building relationships with patients, and want to make a difference through hands-on care, this could be the perfect fit. Join Iowa Home Care and spend your Thursday through Sunday making a meaningful difference for the patients you 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 driver’s license with reliable transportation and insurance required. Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a commitment to client safety and well-being.