Certified Nurse Aide CNA

American Senior Communities; Upland (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k)

PTO / time off

Life insurance

Education support

Job summary

American Senior Communities in Upland, IN is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for full-time or part-time day, evening and night shifts (6a-2p, 2p-10p). This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and upholding residents' dignity in a homelike setting.

New CNA/Trainees completing certification by 11/30/2026 may also apply. This opportunity includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time CNAs, with incremental bonuses

Qualifications

• Valid and current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Indiana.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and resident mobility.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and senior care excellence.
• Demonstrates CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and provide companionship.
• Support resident well-being and create a homelike environment.
• Collaborate with nursing and facility teams to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Supportive presence

Physical stamina

Collaboration

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

CNA certification (Indiana)

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Opportunity at University

Full-time/Part-Time Days, Evening and Nigh Shifts

6a-2p, 2p-10p

We’re excited to offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus for Full-Time CNAs! New certified nursing assistants will receive $250 after 180 days of employment, $250 after 270 days and the remaining $500 upon reaching their one-year anniversary. Nursing Assistants in Training (NAIT) who earn their CNA certification by 11/30 are also eligible! Terms and conditions may apply. Expires 11/30/2026.

Certified Nursing Assistants play a vital role in fostering a warm and supportive environment where the resident’s well-being is prioritized. From assisting with activities of daily living to providing companionship and reassurance, the CNA plays a key part in creating a homelike environment that values dignity, respect, and individualized attention of each resident.

Skills Needed

• Supportive Presence: Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Physical Stamina: Stamina, strength and endurance to provide nursing services.
• Collaboration: Work with nursing and other facility teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
• Interpersonal Communication: Support a respectful and positive work environment.

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.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Benefits And Perks Include

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
• Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.