At Palo Alto County Health System, we believe great care starts with great people — and our Certified Nursing Assistants play an essential role in delivering the compassionate, respectful, high-quality care our community counts on. As a CNA at PACHS, you’ll be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
In this role, you’ll assist patients with daily living needs, help monitor and report vital signs, respond promptly to call lights, support admissions and discharges, maintain accurate charts, restock supplies, and ensure the unit is clean, organized, and running smoothly. You’ll work closely with RNs and LPNs to provide hands-on care, communicate clearly with patients and families, and create a positive, reassuring experience for everyone who enters our facility.
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring strong communication and teamwork skills, the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine desire to care for patients with dignity and respect. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, an active Iowa CNA certification, current (or willing-to-obtain) BLS certification, and completion of Dependent/Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporting training within six months of hire. You should also be comfortable using basic computer software, willing to adapt as processes evolve, and physically able to assist with patient mobility, stand and walk frequently, and lift up to 50 lbs with support when needed.
PACHS is proud to invest in the people who invest in our patients. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your total well-being, including:
- Two medical plan options (PPO and HDHP) with no-cost preventive care
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Employer contributions to your HSA when enrolled in the HDHP
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Dental coverage with 100% preventive care
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Vision insurance through VSP
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Discounted membership at the Arthur & Audrey Smith Wellness Center
- Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
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Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
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Optional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents
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Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
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Employer-paid Long-Term Disability
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Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident coverage
- PTO begins accruing on your first day
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PTO cash-out program available up to four times per year
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Holiday Club payroll savings option
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential counseling, financial and legal consultations, coaching, and more
Palo Alto County Health System is the healthcare hub of choice in Northwest Iowa, proudly serving residents across the region with high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Our team is driven by compassion, teamwork, respect, and a commitment to personalized service. With a broad range of services, skilled providers, and a welcoming, family-centered culture, PACHS offers both patients and employees an environment where people feel valued, supported, and genuinely cared for. We are dedicated to investing in our employees’ growth, well-being, and long-term success — because when our team thrives, our community thrives.
