Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Lakes Nursing and Rehab Job Description

Position Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Date: Sept 2026 Company: Heritage Lakes Nursing and Rehab

Status: Non-exempt Reports To: Clinical Director

Position Objective: The Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, provides essential care to residents in a nursing home setting. Working under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the CNA helps residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensures their comfort and safety, and supports their physical and emotional well-being. This role requires compassion, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist with ADLs: Help residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
• Mobility Support: Aid residents with walking, transferring (e.g. from bed to wheelchair), positioning, and range-of-motion exercises
• Vital Signs and Health Monitoring: Measure and record residents’ vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Report changes in condition to the nursing staff
• Basic Nursing Care: Assist with wound care, catheter care, and other simple medical tasks as directed by a licensed nurse
• Maintain Cleanliness and Safety: Keep resident’s rooms, common areas, and equipment clean and orderly; help reduce fall risks and ensure a safe environment
• Documentation: Accurately document care provided, including activities, food intake, vital signs, and any observed changes in residents’ conditions
• Emotional Support and Companionship: Provide companionship, engage residents in social activities, and help maintain a positive, supportive environment
• Communicate with Families: Interact with residents’ family members as needed, providing updates and ensuring families are informed of residents’ needs and progress
• Performs other related duties as required or requested

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Work with residents on prescribed exercises to promote mobility, improve strength, and support recovery as instructed by physical therapists
• Track and document residents’ fluid intake and output to support hydration and nutrition management
• Help prepare, serve, and monitor resident’s meals; ensure dietary restrictions and preferences are followed
• Follow infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene, wearing personal protection equipment PPE, and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of illnesses
• Promptly respond to residents’ call lights or requests for assistance to ensure timely care
• Motivate residents to join recreational and social activities to support their emotional well-being and mental stimulation
• Support residents in palliative or hospice care with compassion and dignity, assisting with comfort measures and supporting family members as needed
• Always maintain residents’ privacy and dignity during care and communicate respectfully
• Observe and report changes in residents’ behavior, mood, or cognition to help address mental health needs
• Encourage residents to perform tasks independently to the best of their ability, promoting confidence and autonomy

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of employment
• Previous experience in a nursing home or long-term care facility is preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work as part of a team, and capacity for physical tasks such as lifting residents
• Ability to problem solve using critical and creative thinking to identify and resolve issues
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

Physical Requirements

“Occasionally” equals approximately 1% to 33% of the workday, “frequently” equals approximately 34% to 66% of the workday, and “continuously” equals approximately 67% to 100% of the workday (typical full-time workday is 8 hours).

1. Job Requirements:

A) Sit occasionally

B) Stand continuously

C) Walk continuously

2. Movements:

A) Bend/Stoop occasionally

B) Squat/Crouch/Kneel occasionally

C) Crawl occasionally

D) Reaching frequently

E) Balancing occasionally

F) Pushing/Pulling occasionally

3. Weight Carried:

A) Up to 34 pounds occasionally

B) 35 to 50 pounds occasionally

C) 51 to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance *

4. Meets health assessment requirements (as required)

*Assistance can include mechanical devices, equipment, or human assistance

Work Environment:

This position requires standing, walking, lifting, and assisting residents throughout shifts. The CNA may work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on facility needs.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership - Demonstrates or models behavior that rallies others around a common cause and builds a shared sense of purpose.
• Problem Solving – Analyzes relevant aspects of a situation before reaching a conclusion; does not hesitate to take action when required.
• Drive for Results – Focuses on and achieves results. Takes actions that have a positive impact on profitability. Takes calculated risks that are likely to provide good business results. Holds self and others accountable for impact on the bottom line.
• Commitment - Provides a sustained effort and dedication to getting the job done well, works continuously to produce superior work regardless of obstacles or setbacks. Displays personal concern, interest, pride, and accountability in all areas of responsibility.

§ Organization - Plans and organizes multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.

• Oral and Written Communication - Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or clients; listens well.
• Teamwork - Actively seeks to contribute to the positive morale, attitude and effectiveness of their work environment.

Heritage Lakes Nursing and Rehab is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Heritage Lakes Nursing and Rehab not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.”

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person