CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

American Senior Communities•Peru, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Nursing Assistants at Hickory Creek at Peru foster a warm, supportive, homelike environment where residents’ well-being is prioritized. They assist residents with activities of daily living and provide companionship and reassurance, while promoting dignity, respect, and individualized attention. The role calls for stamina to provide nursing services, collaboration with nursing and facility teams, teamwork toward excellent resident care, and interpersonal communication that supports a respectful and positive work environment. Candidates must hold a valid, current Indiana CNA certification and be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and assisting with resident mobility. A passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence are expected, along with demonstrating the organization’s C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. The position is offered as full-time or part-time night work, as well as PRN. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time CNAs, paid in installments after 180 days, 270 days, and one year of employment. Nursing Assistants in Training who obtain CNA certification by November 30 are also eligible. Terms and conditions apply; the offer expires November 30, 2026. American Senior Communities describes its guiding principles as Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. It has served customers since 2000 and operates more than 100 communities across Indiana, with a focus on senior care and Hoosier hospitality.

Requirements

Valid and current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Indiana.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and assisting with resident mobility.
Stamina, strength, and endurance to provide nursing services.
Passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
Ability to collaborate with nursing and other facility teams and work toward shared resident-care goals.
Interpersonal communication skills that support a respectful and positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and reassurance to residents.
Help create a comforting, engaging, and homelike environment that respects residents’ dignity and individual needs.
Provide nursing services, including assisting with resident mobility.
Collaborate with nursing and other facility teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
Work as part of a team toward excellent resident care.
Support a respectful and positive work environment through interpersonal communication.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence toward residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time CNAs, paid in installments; eligible Nursing Assistants in Training must earn CNA certification by November 30. Terms and conditions apply; offer expires November 30, 2026.
Access to earnings before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
Medical coverage, with plans as low as $25.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay.
Paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
Preceptors and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.