Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides a safe environment, emotional and social support, and care for residents’ physical needs and comfort in a skilled nursing facility. The role performs direct resident care according to each resident’s care plan and supervisor direction, follows health, sanitation, and infection-control policies, and maintains the community’s established standards of practice. Other duties may be assigned by community representatives. This role is available full-time or part-time and uses 8-hour shifts. The hourly wage is $19.00–$22.50. Eligible new hires may qualify for the federal Nurses for Nursing Homes program, which may provide up to $40,000 in student loan repayment plus a $10,000 stipend. Program participation requires an active RN or LPN license, working at least 30 hours per week, a three-year commitment, and meeting eligibility criteria; benefits are paid by CMS, which determines eligibility, and payments are taxable. New graduates and nursing students are welcome. The employer describes a supportive, family-like work environment, flexible pay options including on-demand and weekly pay, career and educational programs, and experienced leadership. Facility-specific benefit plans may vary; applicants are directed to HR for details.
Requirements
- Have a current nursing assistant certification registry status in good standing under applicable state law, or otherwise meet state requirements to work as a Nursing Assistant.
- Have a high school diploma or GED, or be actively enrolled in a high school program.
- For the Nurses for Nursing Homes student-loan program: have an active RN or LPN license, work at least 30 hours per week, commit to three years, and meet eligibility criteria.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates and nursing students are welcome.
- The employer offers guidance and resources to help employees earn a GED.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe environment and emotional and social support for residents.
- Attend to residents’ physical needs and comfort in a skilled nursing facility.
- Perform direct care according to residents’ care plans and supervisor direction.
- Follow health, sanitary, and infection-control policies.
- Maintain standards of practice established by the community’s administration and nursing policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as directed by community representatives.
Benefits
- On-demand pay or weekly pay options.
- Comprehensive benefits, with eligibility beginning the first of the month following 30 days.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, among other benefits.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
- 401(k) through Fidelity.
- Employer-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities.
- Discount programs, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare.
- Wellness programs through WebMD.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Potential student loan repayment of up to $40,000 plus a $10,000 stipend for eligible participants in the federal Nurses for Nursing Homes program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
