Certified Nursing Assistant

Meridian Senior Living; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

1800MD Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Rhode Island is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to residents, including bathing, dressing, and mobility support. You will document care, report changes, and communicate with families, staff, and vendors.

Applicants must hold an active State certified CNA, be 18+, obtain a Food Handlers Permit if required, and demonstrate compassion for the elderly. We emphasize teamwork, confidentiality, and respectful care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active State approved CNA certification in good standing.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous experience with the elderly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility.
• Keep care records up to date and report changes in residents’ condition to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion for elderly

Team player

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.What do we offer to these great employees?A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!Flexible Spending AccountCompany paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement401KEmployee Assistance ProgramReferral BonusEmployee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)What else do we offer?We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.Details about the CNA position we are hiring for:As a CNA you'll provide direct care assisting residents in their daily activities. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, mobility and incontinence care. Additional tasks include keeping proper care records, reporting any changes in resident’s conditions, interacting effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.Qualifications:Must hold an active State approved Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the stateMust be 18 years of age or olderObtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulationsPrevious experience working with the elderlyMust have compassion for and desire to work with the elderlyMust demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individualAbility to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general publicMust be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of othersMust meet all health requirements and pass background checksMeridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer