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Are you a loving person that wants to make a daily, positive impact on the lives of others?

Join our team of world changers where you can help make the world a better place one resident at a time! A rewarding career and plenty of opportunity for growth! 

View our Open Positions below & Apply Online today!

Open Positions

Weekend Packages for Nurses and CNAs are Currently Available!

18 Years of Age or Older:

Room Renovation Technician

Are you a motivated person looking for a rewarding job and a place to work that feels like home?

Join the Perry Lutheran Homes team where we have BIG hearts for loving our amazing residents!

This position offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits!

Full-Time Employee Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account
  • 403b Investment Account (Similar to 401k, but for non-profit organizations)

All Employee Benefits

  • Earned Time Off Accrual
  • Bid-Your-Raise Program to Empower Employees
  • 50% off Acorn & Oaks On-Site Daycare - Offering Convenience and Peace-of-Mind
  • Investment In and Development of Employees Through Training and Education Opportunities
  • Discounted Monthly Rate at Snap Fitness in Perry
  • Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Discounted Housing at The Cottages (1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, & Garages Available)
  • A Supportive and Caring Enviornment

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full-time:

  • 8AM - 3:30PM
  • Monday-Friday
  • Occasional Weekend On-Call

Job Responsibilities:

  • Cleaning and Sanitization: Perform deep cleaning of rooms, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces to meet health and safety regulations.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct final inspections of rooms to ensure all preparations meet organizational standards and specifications.
  • Facility upkeep: Maintain an organized routine of scheduled facility upkeep. Examples would be carpet cleaning, painting, wall patching/repair, furniture upkeep, etc. to keep facilities show-ready at all times.
  • Inform Maintenace Director: on items for updating and or repairs and purchasing of products.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with property management and other team members to facilitate smooth transitions for incoming residents.
  • Customer Interaction: Provide support to residents and their families during move-in, addressing any questions or concerns.
  • Setup and Arrangement: Arrange furniture and appliances according to specified guidelines to optimize space and functionality.
  • Inventory Control: Maintain an organized inventory of cleaning supplies, furniture, and other equipment; report any shortages or damages.
  • Room Repair: Identify and repair room/property issues and upkeep.
  • Critical Thinking: Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate
  • Any additional tasks from the Director of Maintenance.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; experience in facilities maintenance or hospitality is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning and preparation protocols.
  • Good physical stamina, with the ability to lift heavy items and perform manual tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
  • Basic knowledge of cleaning products and equipment.

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

Dementia Practitioner (CNA/CMA)

Apply today and you may be eligible for a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus! 

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for caring Dementia Practitioners to take great care of our loved residents in our memory care neighborhoods!

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full Time (CNA/CMA):

  • 6AM-2PM
  • 6AM-6PM
  • 2PM-10PM
  • 10PM-6AM
  • 6PM-6AM

Part-Time or PRN (CMA/CNA):

  • 6AM-2PM
  • 6AM-6PM
  • 2PM-10PM
  • 10PM-6AM
  • 6PM-6AM
Shift Differential Pay: 10% more for 2pm-10pm, 5% more for 10pm-6am

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Provide resident-centered care focusing on engagement and life enrichment
  • Assist residents with daily living activities focusing on safety and compassion
  • Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity
  • Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships
  • Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate
  • Read and contribute to shift reports and care notes to ensure continuity of care.
  • Greet visitors and direct them to the right room.
  • Respond to emergencies situations by following Perry Lutheran Homes policies and procedures.
  • If a medication administration class is successfully completed by employee, administer medications per the MAR.
  • Report to Nurse or Nursing Leadership if any signs of community member abuse or witnessed misappropriation.
  • Report to Memory Care Coordinator when not able to work or when in overtime.
  • Complete Health Stream, in-person, and any other required training according to state and federal regulation.
  • Assist to provide community members with a safe, home-like environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by nurse or memory care coordinator verbally or in writing.
  • And More!

Requirements:

  • Functional literacy in written and spoken English.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant with dementia caregiving experience.
  • Medication administration or Certified Medication Aide experience with proof of Department of Health Services approved medication administration program listing on state registry.
  • Experience with electronic records and ability to write reports and correspondence (Point Click Care experience preferred).
  • Physical and emotional capacity, education and experience to respond to community member needs.
  • Physical demands such as; standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing stairs, hearing, seeing, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds or more.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with confidence, clarity, precision, and professionalism.
  • Flexibility to meet the twenty-four hour care needs of community members.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Basic computer knowledge and skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Docs, and more).
  • Ability to connect and build rapport with residents, resident families, and staff.
  • Demonstrates great problem-solving skills, communication skills, and time management skills.

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Apply today and you may be eligible for a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus! 

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for caring Certified Nursing Assistants to take great care of our loved residents!

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full Time or Part Time:

  • 6AM-2PM
  • 2PM-10PM
  • 10PM-6AM

*16 Hour Shifts Available*

PRN AVAILABILITY AFTER FIRST 90 DAYS!
Shift Differential Pay: 10% more for 2pm-10pm, 5% more for 10pm-6am

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Provide resident-centered care focusing on engagement and life enrichment
  • Assist residents with daily living activities focusing on safety and compassion
  • Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity
  • Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships
  • Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
  • Desire to work with and serve residents in a way that is compassionate, personalized, and respectful
  • Applicants must be certified or currently in the process of becoming certified
  • Competencies in person-directed and elder-directed caregiving

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

Nurse (LPN/RN)

Apply today and you may be eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus! 

Perry Lutheran Homes is looking for caring nurses to take great care of our loved residents!

Position and Shift Offerings:

Full Time, Part Time, PRN:

  • 6AM-6PM
  • 6AM-6PM
  • 12PM-6PM
  • 2PM-10PM
  • 6PM-10PM
  • 6PM-6AM

Shift Differential Pay: 10% more for 2pm-10pm, 5% more for 10pm-6am

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Provide resident-centered care focusing on engagement and life enrichment
  • Assist residents with daily living activities focusing on safety and compassion
  • Become a valuable team-member working together to create positivity
  • Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness by building meaningful relationships
  • Use critical thinking skills to constantly improve and innovate
  • Assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process
  • Develop and communicate individualized plan of resident-centered care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party, family, and care team
  • Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes by utilizing all appropriate and available resources for resident/family/responsible party counseling and discharge planning
  • Work in collaboration with physician and/or other health care professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care
  • Supervise and lead CNAs to perform safe, compassionate, and high-quality care
  • Perform accurate and efficient charting

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
  • Desire to work with and serve residents in a way that is compassionate, personalized, and respectful
  • Applicants must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the state and maintain a current certification throughout employment
  • Competencies in person-directed and elder-directed caregiving

If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, please apply online today!  

A few of the perks you’ll find at Perry Lutheran Homes will be competitive pay and an excellent benefits package! (For full-time employees)

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flex Spending Account
  • 403b Investment Account (Similar to 401k, but for non-profit organizations)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid / Earned Time Off
  • 50% off Acorns & Oaks on-site, Inter-Generational, Christian Academy (Daycare) Tuition

Benefits unique to Perry Lutheran Homes for ALL positions and employees!

  • StepUp Career Advancement Program to help you achieve your dreams
  • Referral bonus program for referring team members and residents
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Discounted monthly rate at Snap Fitness in Perry
  • Team Clubs: Walking Club, Book Club, Coffee & Catch Up, More!
  • Community Outreach Events - Project Deliver the LOVE
  • Volunteer Opportunities - PLH Meals on Wheels
  • Supportive, Christ-centered work environment
  • Putting people before profits
  • The best residents ever!
  • And so much more!

All applicants will need to complete a formal application.

Applications may also be picked-up, filled out, and dropped off Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM to:

Perry Lutheran Homes
Attn: Human Resources
1300 28th Street
Perry, IA 50220

A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.

Perry Lutheran Homes is your locally owned and managed, Christian Caring Community serving Perry and surrounding communities for over 65 years. Perry Lutheran Homes offers innovative, personalized, Christ-centered living and care at three campuses in Perry, IA – Spring Valley Campus, King’s Gardens Campus and Eden Acres Campus. Services include independent and assisted living, award-winning memory care, in-home care, respite care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapy, intermediate and long-term care, end-of-life care and meals on wheels.

Please note: Perry Lutheran Homes campuses are tobacco free campuses and smoking or the use of tobacco products is not allowed. Employees shall not smoke cigarettes, electronic cigarettes or similar devices during their work shifts at any time or location including meal breaks or other breaks.

Perry Lutheran Homes (Lutheran Home for the Aged Association - West) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn from current team members what makes Perry Lutheran Homes unique, how they've grown and developed, and why it's a place where they love coming to work.