Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Church Homes Incorporated dba Avery Heights/Noble Horizons; Salisbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Vacation and sick time

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Church Homes Incorporated dba Avery Heights/Noble Horizons is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential nursing care in Salisbury, CT. The candidate will assist patients with daily activities such as bathing and eating while ensuring their comfort and dignity. Responsibilities include vital sign monitoring and performing medical needs. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off, making this a rewarding position for those passionate about patient care.

Qualifications

• Must complete a nursing assistant course or have equivalent training.
• Able to lift 75 pounds and endure prolonged standing/walking.
• Preferred previous experience in hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assist patients with daily activities.
• Monitor vital signs and manage basic medical tasks.
• Maintain professional development and specialized training.

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Punctual

Empathy

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of nursing assistant course

Job description

Noble Horizons is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team in our Salisbury, CT location. The CNA will provide nursing care to patients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with all types of people.

Job Title: Nurse Assistant (C.N.A)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Nursing Department

Effective Date: 2/26/2025

SCHEDULED WORK TIMES/LOCATION

Weekly Hours: Flexible, including weekdays and weekends

• 1st Shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 am to 7:00 am

Location: Noble Horizons, Salisbury, CT

Responsibilities

• Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
• Medical needs – Check vital signs and weight. Perform sugar and acetone urine testing and specimen collection. Administer non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz, and therapeutic baths.
• Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or the equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Previous hospital experience with acceptable references preferred
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds at times

About Noble Horizons

Noble Horizons is a non-profit senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and a dynamic lifestyle, with a focus on holistic attention to the needs of its residents. Noble Horizons aims to ensure that residents live out their lives in comfort and dignity, surrounded by peace, beauty, and tranquility. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

Benefits

Noble Horizons benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, short- and long‑term disability. Full‑time/PT employees receive vacation, sick, personal time and holidays.