Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

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Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing direct, hands‑on support to residents with their daily personal care needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and overall well‑being. This role assists residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, while also monitoring and reporting changes in condition to the care team.

• Assist and provide direction to residents regarding personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition.
• Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs and respond proactively.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output.
• Transport residents or assist with walking, turning, and repositioning, alone or with assistance.
• Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone calls.
• Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties.
• Assist residents to and from dining rooms and with meals.
• Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
• Listen to and understand residents' concerns and report observations immediately to the care team.
• Promote the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strive to restore independence when possible.
• Understand residents’ Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
• Ensure effective communication with residents’ families regarding care.
• Work well with others, take direction from management, and intervene in conflicts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program required.
• One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Proficiency with common digital tools (Microsoft Office, web platforms, electronic health record systems, HR systems).

• May need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, or balance.
• Requires effective communication and written information interpretation.
• May lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Must follow infection prevention and control protocols and use PPE as necessary.
• Participate in all staff activities to foster teamwork and morale.
• Stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives; pursue self‑improvement opportunities.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.