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CMA- Fox Weekend Package (Part time), Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

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Location

Salary

$19.43 - $27.56

per hour

Type

Closes

February 23, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This part-time job is for a Certified Medication Aide at the Iowa Veterans Home, working weekends from 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

in the Fox building to help care for veterans by administering medications and providing support.

It's ideal for someone with nursing aide experience who wants a stable role with good benefits in a team-focused environment serving military veterans.

Key Requirements

  • Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) certification
  • Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certificate
  • Availability for part-time weekend shifts (5 a.m.-3:30 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday)
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass dependent adult abuse check
  • Pass child abuse check
  • Authorization to work in the United States (E-Verify compliant)

Full Job Description

The Iowa Veterans Home is now accepting applications for a part-time Certified Medication Aide for the Fox building. The hours are 5 a.m.-3:30 p.m. every weekend.

The hourly wage is $19.43 with a $2,500 retention payment, paid out over 26 pay periods.

Must be a Certified Nursing Aide with a Certified Medication Aide certificate.


What we offer as a part time Iowa Veterans Home employee:
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
- Annual flu vaccine is available free of charge to all staff


**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

No specific education or experience is required.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-iowa-5231401