Therapy CNA

American Senior Communities•Elkhart, IN

11d

About The Position

The Therapy CNA (also called a Therapy Aide) helps foster a warm, supportive, and homelike environment that prioritizes residents’ well-being, dignity, respect, and individualized attention. The role includes assisting residents with activities of daily living, providing companionship and reassurance, and working with therapy and other facility teams to support coordinated care. Candidates should bring a supportive presence, physical stamina, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills, along with a passion for geriatric nursing and senior care excellence.

Requirements

Valid and current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Indiana.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and assisting with resident mobility.
Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
Supportive presence and ability to create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Physical stamina, strength, and endurance to provide nursing services.
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team toward excellent resident care.
Interpersonal communication skills that support a respectful and positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and reassurance to residents.
Help create a comforting, engaging, and homelike environment that values residents’ dignity, respect, and individual needs.
Work with therapy and other facility teams to support coordinated and comprehensive care.
Demonstrate the C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—in interactions with residents, family members, customers, and staff.

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 insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains.
Personalized Wellness Coaching.
Holiday pay.
Paid time off (PTO), 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, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.