Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA

Maplewood Senior Living - Westport; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus programs

Benefits package

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living in Danbury, CT is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide hands-on care for residents across all shifts. Current Connecticut Nurse’s Aide Registration is required.

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background checks and drug tests. The CNA will work closely with the nursing team to meet residents' needs, assist with activities, and promote a safe, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• CT Nurse’s Aide Registration required.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Physically demanding tasks up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with bathing, dressing, continence care, dining and mobility.
• Engaging residents through conversation and activities.
• Working with the nursing team to meet resident care needs.
• Maintaining a clean, safe resident environment and rooms.

Skills

Resident care

Mobility assistance

Bathing & grooming

Communication

Education

Connecticut Nurse’s Aide Registration

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Location: Danbury, CT | Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem | Department: Nursing

Maplewood Senior Living is a state‑of‑the‑art, forward‑thinking senior living provider. We offer a home‑like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant plays an integral role in providing exceptional care and service to our residents in need of dedicated hands‑on assistance. Maplewood at Danbury is looking to hire full‑time, part‑time and per diem staff for all shifts. Current Connecticut Nurse’s Aide Registration required. Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre‑employment screening including background check, drug screening and reference checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with all care needs including bathing, dressing, continence care, dining and mobility support.
• Engaging residents through interaction and conversation, as well as programs and activities.
• Working hand in hand with the nursing team to ensure resident care needs are met.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment and assisting residents by maintaining resident rooms.

Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification

• Current Connecticut Nurse’s Aide Registration.
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members.
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Competitive wages.
• Flexible shifts.
• Growth opportunities.
• Bonus & incentive programs.
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, company paid time‑off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full‑time employees.