2nd Shift CNA - Full-Time

Join a dedicated care team where compassion meets clinical excellence. As a 2nd Shift CNA at St. Luke's Hospital Transitional Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you will play a vital role in supporting residents through their recovery and rehabilitation. This full-time, evening-focused position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and takes pride in making a meaningful difference during the hours when residents often need steady, attentive support.

About the Role

In this role, you will provide direct personal care to residents in a skilled nursing and transitional care setting. Working the second shift, you will help residents maintain comfort, dignity, and independence as they progress toward their health goals. The 2nd Shift CNA works closely with nurses, therapists, and other members of the care team to ensure continuity of care and a safe, welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents during mealtimes and monitor nutrition and hydration needs.
• Take and record vital signs, intake and output, and other observations, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff.
• Help with safe transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to prevent falls and promote comfort.
• Maintain clean, orderly resident rooms and common areas according to infection-control standards.
• Respond to call lights and resident requests with patience and attentiveness throughout the evening hours.
• Document care accurately and communicate effectively during shift transitions.

Because evening hours bring their own rhythm, the 2nd Shift CNA often becomes a reassuring presence as residents settle in for the night, offering both practical assistance and genuine companionship.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Iowa, or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Current placement on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry in good standing.
• Ability to follow care plans, protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a care team.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, lift, and assist with resident transfers throughout the shift.
• Availability to reliably work the second shift on a full-time schedule.

Why This Role Matters

The ideal 2nd Shift CNA brings warmth, dependability, and a steady commitment to resident well-being. Prior experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or transitional care environment is a plus, but a caring attitude and willingness to learn are equally valued. Each 2nd Shift CNA contributes directly to the quality of life residents experience during an important chapter of their recovery.

About Us

St. Luke's Hospital Transitional Care Center is part of UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As a skilled nursing facility, the center provides short-term rehabilitation and transitional care designed to help patients regain strength and independence as they move from hospital to home. The team delivers coordinated, patient-centered care across nursing, therapy, and support services within a trusted regional health system.

Serving the Cedar Rapids community, the facility emphasizes personalized care plans, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to treating every resident with respect and compassion. Joining this team means becoming part of an organization focused on health, healing, and the people it serves.