Home Health, CNA

Position Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists patients with all aspects of physical care and daily living activities. Allows patients to function at maximum capabilities and communicates with resident in a respectful and empathetic manner so that the resident’s individuality and rights are promoted and maintained.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Reviews client/patient plans of care before visits. Travels in all weather conditions and to all areas of department service area to client/patient homes to complete tasks on individualized care plan. Arrives at appointments on time, performs all assigned tasks, and remains at assignment the entire time allocated.  


• Communicates all relevant information to other team members involved in client/patient care. 


• Communicates with clients/patients before performing tasks so clients/patients are well informed and comfortable before each activity.


• Engages in friendly and appropriate conversation with clients/patients while providing service. 


• Performs or assists clients/patients with bathing in bed, tub, or shower; dressing; transfers including use of mechanical lifts; ambulation; range of motion exercises; oral hygiene; toilet needs; catheter or colostomy cares; non-sterile dressing changes; and other miscellaneous activities of daily living (ADL). Performs light housekeeping tasks.  


• Helps clients/patients needing assistance with walking by using assistive devices such as gait belts, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs as necessary. Follows proper lifting techniques to ensure client/patient safety. 


• Uses electronic medical record (EMR) to provide accurate and timely documentation.  


• Follows safety procedures such as using equipment properly and reporting occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals. Consistently practices proper handwashing techniques. 


• Maintains client/patient confidentiality by not discussing care plans, personal data, conversations, daily habits, etc. with anyone not on the care team. 


• Completes other duties as assigned. 

Education & Experience 

• Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant by the state of Iowa 


• Valid Iowa driver’s license and vehicle insurance


• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

Why Choose WesleyLife?  

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.  

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!