Dementia Day Program-CNA

Life Care Services • Chapel Hill, NC

9d

About The Position

We are seeking warm, dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our Dementia Day team. This role is centered on companionship, engagement, and supportive supervision in a structured, uplifting daytime environment. CNAs play a key role in helping participants feel safe, valued, and connected through conversation, activities, and routine support. This is an ideal opportunity for CNAs who enjoy relationship-based care and want a consistent, low-clinical setting. The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community with over 400 Members. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our Members to enjoy life to the fullest. EXTRAORDINARY IMPRESSIONS We strive to show compassion by exercising both empathy and sympathy through all of our customer interactions. We want to grow connections by using resources, knowledge, and compassion to cultivate trusting relationship within a culture of caring to ensure that physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs are met. We work to ensure that our environment is safe, clean, and focused on the customer. We strive to honor our commitment by extending our commitment to our customers beyond departmental expectations by taking an active part in residents’ lives, regardless of the need. We value communication and strive to communicate with residents and family members clearly, promptly, and accurately. We greet residents warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We strive to anticipate resident’s needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold yourself and others accountable. We make residents feel important. We embrace and value our differences. We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times We pay attention to details. We believe that our employees are the key to our success, and our benefits package reflects that belief. The Cedars offers team members an excellent work environment, paid time off, and competitive wages. Benefits for full-time employees include fully paid employee life, disability, medical, vision, and dental insurance. Full-time employees also receive 24 days paid time off, 401(k) employer match, employee assistance program, employee referral program, educational assistance and more. Part-time employees earn paid time off on a prorated basis and all employees are eligible for 401(k) and employer match if they work 1,000 hours in a year. The Cedars of Chapel Hill, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression, proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. #cedarsnurse

Requirements

• Current CNA certification in [State]
• Friendly, patient, and compassionate personality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and positive in a busy group setting
• Team-oriented with a reliable and supportive work ethic
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must pass background check and health screening requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in dementia care, adult day services, senior living, or memory care preferred

Responsibilities

• Build positive, respectful relationships with participants through conversation, companionship, and encouragement
• Engage participants in group and one-on-one activities such as games, music, crafts, light exercise, and reminiscing
• Help create a calm, structured, and welcoming daily routine
• Offer reassurance and redirection using dementia-informed communication techniques
• Observe participants for changes in mood, behavior, or condition and share observations with the care team
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging environment
• Document participation and general observations as required

Benefits

• excellent work environment
• paid time off
• competitive wages
• fully paid employee life, disability, medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 24 days paid time off
• 401(k) employer match
• employee assistance program
• employee referral program
• educational assistance
• paid time off on a prorated basis
• 401(k) and employer match if they work 1,000 hours in a year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees