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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Suncrest Hospice

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

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Why Suncrest: At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you! Benefits: Actual Work/Life Balance Competitive Pay Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Details: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of the Director of CNA Services (or designee) and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines. We are currently looking to add Full-Time CNAs to our team. Must have a reliable personal vehicle for daily travel to assigned facilities and patients within Suncrest's service territory and be able and willing to commute daily throughout Linn County and surrounding counties Qualifications: Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and aide leadership Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice

Requirements

  • CNA certification in the state(s) of practice
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Auto insurance
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work well within a team environment
  • Strong commitment to improving quality of life

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive Pay
  • Work/Life Balance

About the employer

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Suncrest Hospice
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Suncrest Hospice is a hospice care provider located in Santa Cruz, California, serving patients in their places of residence, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Nurses at Suncrest Hospice work autonomously in community settings, visiting patients where they…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Field-based nursing with autonomy and variety of care settings
  • Flexible scheduling options including weekend and part-time positions
  • Meaningful hospice care work supporting patients and families at end of life

What reviewers flag

  • Driving required for field-based patient visits
  • Weekend and on-call responsibilities including answering patient and family calls
  • Emotional demands of managing deaths, symptom crises, and end-of-life care
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Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids sits along the Cedar River in eastern Iowa, offering a midsize metro with a strong healthcare sector and an arts scene anchored by the Czech Village and NewBo districts. Out-of-state RNs find a manageable commute pace, four-season weather, and a community-oriented feel.

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Metro price level · Cedar Rapids area
89
11% below the national average
Median gross rent
$967/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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