Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedar Creek of Marion•Marion, IN

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, hands-on support to residents with daily personal care needs, helping ensure their comfort, dignity, and well-being. The role supports activities of daily living such as grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, and monitors and reports changes in residents’ conditions to the care team. CNAs help maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment through meal assistance, housekeeping, and resident activities, while communicating effectively with residents, families, and staff. Through compassionate care and teamwork, the CNA supports residents in maintaining the highest possible level of independence, health, and quality of life. Cedarhurst Senior Living describes itself as a provider of senior living communities focused on enriching residents’ lives through exceptional care and personalized services. The company emphasizes compassionate teamwork, comprehensive training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, including promotion from within. The position may require extended periods of walking or standing and movement throughout the community and resident apartments. Duties may involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, or balancing. The employee must communicate effectively and interpret written information, may need to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance, and must follow infection prevention and control protocols, including using PPE when necessary. The role also requires participation in staff activities that support teamwork and ongoing training and education.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited CNA program is required.
Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and HR-related systems as applicable.
Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community and resident apartments.
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols and use PPE when necessary.
Complete required training and ongoing education initiatives.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred.
CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition.
Respond proactively to signal lights, bells, or the intercom to determine residents’ needs.
Take and record residents’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Transport residents or assist them with walking, turning, and repositioning, alone or with assistance.
Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer the telephone.
Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties.
Assist residents to and from the dining room as needed and help them with meals.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
Listen to residents’ concerns and promptly report observations to the care team as needed.
Promote residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being, supporting their return to the maximum possible level of self-care and independence.
Understand residents’ Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families regarding residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being.
Work collaboratively, take direction from management, take initiative, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including use of PPE when necessary.
Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
Stay current with required training and ongoing education and pursue continuous learning.