Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

West Branch Geriatric Village Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Growth and Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ambassador, A Villa Center seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team under nurse supervision. The CNA assists residents with daily living activities while supporting comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, transfers, and mobility; also recording vital signs and noting mood or condition changes. May assist with transportation and other duties as assigned. Villa benefits apply to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and state CNA certification are required/preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly.
• Good collaboration with nursing staff and residents; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, toileting and mobility under supervision.
• Turn, reposition, and transfer patients; monitor diet and fluid intake.
• Record vital signs under supervision; communicate changes in mood or condition.
• Ensure patient safety, cleanliness of rooms, and proper use of supplies.
• Assist with transportation to appointments as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State CNA license/certification

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Ambassador, A Villa Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team! The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) helps patients/residents with comprehensive and personalized health care needs under the supervision of a nurse. The CNA assists patients/residents with activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, toileting and exercising. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Full-time and part-time employees are union-represented. Casual employees are not covered by the union.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or CNA Supervisor, the CNAs work closely with the nursing staff to ensure coordination of patient care.
• Provides physical support for patients/resident’s daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring to/from bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients.
• Ensures proper resident/patient diet based on their dietary restrictions.
• Measures and records food and liquid intake.
• Examines patients for open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
• Notes and communicates patient/resident behavior and changes in mood.
• Gathers medical supplies.
• Cleans rooms and bed linens.
• Checks and records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Answers to patient calls and needs.
• May aide patients being transported to and from appointments.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Skills and Abilities:

• Good collaboration and teamwork skills with the nursing staff.
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Meets all health requirements, as required by law.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant License/Certification.
• Current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment, preferred. Some facilities may require this.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• MI Bill 690 incentive eligible
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!
• The above company benefits apply to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary depending on employment status and location.

Why Villa?

At Villa, we believe great care begins with how we treat our people. When our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered, better outcomes follow for residents and their families.

Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Villa, you are not just building a career. You are becoming part of a team united by purpose.

We support our team members through mentorship, professional development, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and growth, so you can continue to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Villa Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing both short- and long-term skilled nursing care. We are committed to personalized, integrated care that considers the total well-being of every guest and their family members and goes beyond simply meeting expectations. This commitment is reflected in our empathetic and respectful culture, where we honor individual preferences and needs so each guest can feel at home while working toward optimal health outcomes.

At Villa, we believe in making people better, and our B.E.T.T.E.R Service Excellence Code of Conduct guides how we show up every day. As a member of the Villa team, employees are expected to uphold these standards by B. being welcoming to all, E. establishing meaningful relationships, demonstrating T. trust and respect, supporting T. teamwork, E. engaging and communicating openly, and R. recognizing one another’s contributions.

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.