Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
We’re seeking a caring and dependable Certified Nurse Aide to join our team in a senior assisted living home. In this role, you'll provide hands-on support with daily living activities, offer companionship, and help ensure the safety and comfort of our residents. If you’re passionate about making a difference and creating meaningful connections, we’d love to have you as part of our community. Americare communities are more than just workplaces—they are family, where excellence thrives, people are empowered, and fun is part of the culture. We’ve been consistently certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, and named one of the 2025 Best Senior Living providers by U.S. News & World Report. Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide high-quality, resident-centered care in a safe, home-like environment. In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting residents with daily living activities while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provides direct physical and emotional care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans, state regulations, and Americare standards. This role is a vital part of the interdisciplinary care team and helps ensure residents feel safe, respected, and supported each day. This role may also be known as: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Nurse Aide, Nursing Assistant, or Caregiver.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required
- 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
- Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
- Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs. , including resident mobility assistance
- Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.
- Follow proper resident care procedures, including two-person lifts when required
- Utilize required PPE to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
- Participate in company drug testing procedures
Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical and emotional care to residents, including personal hygiene, transferring, and lifting
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and meal support
- Accurately observe, document, and report resident care, conditions, and concerns
- Communicate effectively during shift handoffs with oncoming and outgoing staff
- Follow resident care plans and maintain a safe, respectful living environment
- Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas
- Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and assist with tours as needed
- Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Daily Access to Wages
- Complimentary Meals
- Tuition Assistance
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability
- Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
- 401(k) Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
