CNA Jobs in Marshalltown, IA

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Accura HealthCare
  • Newton, IA (23 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Newton, IA (23 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 20 hours ago

As a CNA, you may assist with dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, bathing/showers, as well as providing basic treatments required and as directed by nursing staff....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Days

  • Care Initiatives
  • Eldora, IA (21 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Eldora, IA (21 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 1 day ago

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities: Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating....

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Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Evenings

  • Care Initiatives
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 4 days ago

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities: Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and passing medications....

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Patient Care Technician -Medical/Surgical

  • UnityPoint Health
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 5 days ago

Overview Patient Care Technician Marshalltown Hospital Department: Inpatient Care Shift: Part-Time | Days | 6:00 AM 6:30 PM | 24 hours per week Schedule: 12-hour shifts, holiday rotation, and...

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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Evenings

  • Care Initiatives
  • Eldora, IA (21 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Eldora, IA (21 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 6 days ago

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities: Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating....

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Patient Care Tech / CNA PRN Newton Iowa

  • Trinity Health Corporation
  • Newton, IA (23 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Newton, IA (23 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 11 days ago

We are looking to hire a Patient Care Tech/ CNA Med Surg Unit....

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Certified Nursing Aide - Temp - Iowa Veterans Home

  • State of Iowa
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 21 days ago

The Iowa Veterans Home is looking for short-term CNAs to join our team working FULL TIME hours, on evening or night shift, for a minimum of 15 weeks or up to 780 hours. Rate of pay is $27.56....

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Resident Assistant-PT

  • Jaybird Senior Living
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 26 days ago

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, nutrition, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and medication reminders....

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Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

  • Accura HealthCare
  • Toledo, IA (20 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Toledo, IA (20 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 26 days ago

Hold current CMA certification with applicable state, without restrictions, and/or ability to obtain a state-specific certification (includes current CNA certification)....

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nights

  • Care Initiatives
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 29 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 29 days ago

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities: Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating....

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Patient Care Technician

  • DaVita
  • Newton, IA (23 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newton, IA (23 miles from Marshalltown, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

medical equipment Physically able to work long shifts on your feet Willing to float between local clinics if needed Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Preferred: CNA...

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Certified Medication Aide - Full Time, Iowa Veterans Home

  • State of Iowa
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Join our team now for a $500 Recruitment payment for full time positions as well as $500 quarterly CMA retention payment. The Iowa Veterans Home is a long-term care facility, located in...

In Person Full Time

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Marshalltown, IA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.


Highest Education Level

CNAs in Marshalltown, IA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Marshalltown, IA
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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