Certified Nurses Aide - Per-Diem

TEEMA Solutions Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A private retirement residence in Nashville, TN is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide quality care in a calm environment. You'll support a small community of retired Sisters, ensuring dignity and comfort. Ideal candidates will have a valid CNA license, Basic Life Support Certification, and experience in geriatric care. This role offers a supportive team culture and an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while maintaining a low patient-to-caregiver ratio.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CNA license.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• Experience in geriatric and gerontology care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in providing direct patient care.
• Check and record vital signs and report changes.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Document and report resident conditions.
• Assist with mobility and safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Compassionate service orientation

Education

Valid CNA

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Sisters of Mercy Convent | Nashville, TN
$17.00 – $22.00 per hour
Opening: 12-hour shift. 6am-6pm. Sign on bonus offered.

Do you want to work in a calm, respectful care environment with an ideal patient-to-caregiver ratio, where you can focus on quality care instead of high volume?

This is not a nursing home.
This is the Sisters of Mercy Convent, a private residence for retired Sisters. We are not open to the public, offering a peaceful, relationship-based setting focused on dignity, compassion, and individualized care with about 7-15 rooms at a time.

You will be supporting a small community of retired Sisters in a mission-driven environment where caregivers are truly valued.

Why this role is different

• Low patient-to-caregiver ratio
• Private, non-public residential setting
• Calm and supportive work environment
• Strong team culture with consistent nursing leadership
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents

Key Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in providing direct patient care
• Check and record vital signs and report changes in condition
• Assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
• Observe, document, and report resident conditions and reactions
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and outings
• Maintain resident comfort, dignity, and safety at all times

Required Qualifications

• Valid CNA
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Geriatric/Gerontology experience required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional, compassionate, and service-oriented

Preferred

• Prior experience in religious/non-profit organizations
• Previous work with religious life strongly preferred
• Understanding and appreciation of the Sisters of Mercy mission and values

If you are looking for a CNA role where you can provide real care, in a peaceful environment, with time to connect and make a difference—this is the opportunity.