Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Springfield Heights Assisted Living • Southside, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, resident-centered care in a safe, home-like environment at Springfield Heights, an assisted living and memory care community in Springfield, Tennessee. The CNA provides direct physical and emotional care in accordance with individualized care plans, state regulations, and Americare standards. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, the CNA supports residents’ comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach to care.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with resident transfers as needed.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 pounds, including resident mobility assistance.
• Ability to maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with direct physical and emotional care, including personal hygiene, transferring, and lifting.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and meal support.
• Observe, document, and report resident care, conditions, and concerns accurately.
• Communicate effectively during handoffs with oncoming and outgoing staff.
• Follow resident care plans and maintain a safe, respectful living environment.
• Clean resident rooms and common areas.
• Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and assist with tours as needed.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Use required personal protective equipment to help prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Follow proper resident care procedures, including two-person lifts when required.
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
• Participate in company drug testing procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plan.
• Daily access to wages.
• Complimentary meals while working.
• Tuition assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Recognition and appreciation.
• Flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED