Weight & Transport Certified Nurse Aide CNA

ASC • Fort Wayne, IN

4h

About The Position

Heritage Park is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a Monday-through-Friday day-shift position. The role works primarily with the dietician weighing residents, and also includes working as a CNA and escorting residents to appointments. CNAs help foster a warm, supportive, homelike environment by assisting residents with activities of daily living and providing companionship and reassurance. The position prioritizes residents’ dignity, respect, well-being, and individualized attention.

The CNA collaborates with nursing and other facility teams to support coordinated, comprehensive care and contributes to a respectful, positive workplace. American Senior Communities describes its C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—as guiding principles for interactions with residents, families, customers, staff, and the broader community.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Indiana.
• Be able to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and assisting with resident mobility.
• Demonstrate stamina, strength, and endurance to provide nursing services.
• Show a strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.
• Have supportive presence, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily with the dietician weighing residents.
• Provide CNA services and escort residents to appointments.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Provide companionship and reassurance, supporting residents’ dignity and well-being.
• Collaborate with nursing and other facility teams to provide coordinated care.
• Help create a comforting, engaging, and homelike environment for residents.

Benefits

• 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 options as low as $25.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains.
• Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other purchases.
• Preceptors and mentorship programs.
• Clinical and leadership development pathways.
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
• Financial assistance for continuing education.
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

What This Job Offers

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