CNA, Healthcare Nursing

POSITION:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
DEPARTMENT:

Resident Care Services

REPORTS TO:

Director of Resident Care / Director of Memory Care (Wellness Nurse or CMT for evening and overnight shifts)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time / Part-Time / Per DiemFLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt (Hourly)
LAST UPDATED:

January 2026

OUR MISSIONAt Tamarisk Senior Living, a community of Jewish Collaborative Services, we are committed to providing dignified care wherever our residents call home. We honor the unique journey of each individual, creating a warm, supportive community where residents can live with independence, purpose, and respect. Our team members are essential to fulfilling this mission by delivering compassionate, person-centered care that embraces the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

POSITION SUMMARY The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is essential to fulfilling our mission of dignified care by providing compassionate, hands-on assistance to residents with their daily living activities. This position ensures optimal resident care, comfort, and safety while promoting independence and respecting each resident's individuality. The CNA works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Resident Care or Director of Memory Care (reporting to the Wellness Nurse or CMT on the evening and overnight shift(s)) to support residents wherever they call home—in assisted living or memory care settings.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Person-Centered, Dignified Care Provides compassionate, dignified care that honors each resident's individuality, preferences, life history, and personal choices

Supports residents in maintaining maximum independence in all activities of daily living

Creates a warm, homelike environment where residents feel safe, valued, and respected

Recognizes and responds to each resident's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs

Respects resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality at all times

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance Assists residents with bathing (bed bath, tub bath, shower) while maintaining dignity and privacy

Provides assistance with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and personal care Assists with toileting, continence care, and bladder/bowel training programs

Supports residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and assistive devices

Assists with feeding, hydration, and proper positioning during meals

Provides skin care, nail care (non-diabetic), hair care, and shaving assistance

Clinical Support and Monitoring Takes and accurately records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as assigned

Measures and documents weight, height, intake and output

Observes and reports changes in resident condition, behavior, or cognitive status to nursing staff

Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of illness, infection, pain, or distress

Reminds residents to take medications as appropriate (does not administer unless also licensed as Certified Medication Aide (CMT))Assists with specimen collection as directed

Applies elastic stockings, assists with simple non-sterile dressings, and provides basic wound care under supervision.

Memory Care Duties (if applicable)
Implements person-centered approaches for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive impairment

Uses validation, redirection, and therapeutic communication techniques

Supports residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, or behavioral expressions

Participates in meaningful activities and reminiscence programs

Maintains a calm, structured environment with consistent routines

Safety and Environmental Care Demonstrates understanding of and complies with RIDOH Exposure Prevention Plan for blood borne pathogens

Follows infection control procedures including hand hygiene and…