Certified Nursing Assistant

Apple Rehab • Westerly, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Apple Rehab Clipper is a 60-bed skilled nursing community in Westerly, Rhode Island. The facility provides rehabilitation and long-term care in a family-oriented environment and emphasizes exceptional resident care, employee development, lifelong learning, and a supportive workplace. Apple Rehab is family-owned and operated, with senior management based in Avon, Connecticut.

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides residents with personal care and assistance with daily activities, performs nursing functions as directed, documents care and other required chart entries, and observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions. The role may offer competitive rates that vary by experience and shift, shift differentials for second and third shifts and weekends, and an additional $5 per hour for shifts worked outside scheduled hours. Per diem staff are expected to work two weekend shifts per month. Benefits and requirements vary by employment status and hours worked.

Requirements

• Hold current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing.
• Have no history of patient or resident abuse as recorded on the State Registry.
• Be proficient in reading, writing, and following oral and written instructions.
• Have strong attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Be a cooperative team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, dressing, walking, wheelchair use, and positioning in and out of bed.
• Document personal care provided according to facility policies.
• Provide nursing functions as directed, including perineal care, making beds, turning residents, and measuring and recording temperature, weight, pulse, and respiration.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions to a supervisor, including skin breakdowns.
• Immediately report accidents or injuries.
• Complete necessary chart entries.
• Answer all call lights, regardless of assignment.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to emergency situations.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career development opportunities.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Longevity credit for dedicated service.
• Shift differentials for second and third shifts and weekends.
• Additional $5 per hour for shifts worked outside scheduled hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed