Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) East Madison or West Madison

Oakwoodvillage; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

403B Retirement Plan

Insurance and Paid Time Off

Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A senior living community facility is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Madison, WI. This role involves assisting residents with personal care, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with nursing staff. Candidates must have current certification on the State Registry and be skilled in communication and teamwork. Competitive pay, a retirement plan, and educational benefits are offered. Join a dedicated team focused on resident well-being and care.

Qualifications

• Certified nursing assistant through an accredited program.
• Certification must be current on State Registry.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with hygiene, toileting, and mobility for residents.
• Reports changes in resident status to the nurse.
• Accurately charts all care provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Geriatric nursing principles

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) East Madison - PM or NOC

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: CERTI007512

• Posted: April 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Prairie Ridge Campus
5565 Tancho Drive
Madison, WI 53718, USA

Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our Prairie Ridge (East Side of Madison) or University Woods (West Side of Madison) senior living community facility team as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This position is responsible for personal care of the residents, care of the resident environment special treatments and procedures, reporting, and recording information. This position is accountable to a licensed nurse who has been designated to supervise. We have new and improved Wage Scales for all Oakwood positions including our CNA opening!

Why Work at Oakwood?

• Competitive starting pay with shift differential.
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Insurance and Paid Time Off offered for staff working 37.5 or more hours every two weeks
• Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)

• Provides assistance with hygiene, toileting, repositioning, dressing, eating and mobility for assigned residents.
• Provides timely care. Answers residents signal system promptly and places signal within residents reach.
• Reports changes in a resident's physical, emotional, and spiritual status to the nurse.
• Exhibits proper standard precautions while providing care and utilization of PPE (personal protective equipment) as indicated.
• Assists residents with the restorative nursing program including, but not limited to, passive range of motion and active range of motion, ambulation with appropriate assistive devices, and use of gait belt.
• Works closely with therapy departments and follows appropriate instructions and recommendations for safe ambulation and transfer of residents.
• Receives daily assignments.
• Reviews Care Plan, as well as CNA care sheet to provide care per resident’s plan of care.
• Discusses and reports Care Plan changes on assigned residents to the nurse if changes are indicated.
• Accurately charts all care provided as indicated per plan of care.

Job Qualifications of a Certified Nursing Assistant (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)

• Talks with people and show understanding of other's views.
• Learns and applies principles, methods, techniques, and attitudes required in geriatric nursing assistant care.
• Works in a partnership environment which fosters effective teamwork in meeting the mission of Oakwood.
• Understands and follows written and oral instructions.
• Organizes and prioritizes a variety of duties.
• Observes changes in mental, physical, and spiritual conditions of residents and report any changes to a nurse.

Job Experience/Training required of a Certified Nursing Assistant (Not intended to be an all-inclusive list)

• Must be a certified nursing assistant through an accredited program and certification current on State Registry.

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Skills

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Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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