Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Elara Caring; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Meaningful impact daily

Competitive compensation

Free continuing education

Clear career growth

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Special Care Aide (CNA) in Oklahoma City to lead a team of caregivers delivering compassionate in-home care. The start pay is $14.50 per hour, with on-call shifts and meaningful chances to grow within a mission-driven organization.

Requirements include HS diploma or GED and Oklahoma CNA/LTCA certification, plus 2 years of home/health care experience. Benefits include education opportunities, 401(k) with match, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years caring for elderly or disabled in home or healthcare setting.
• Current Oklahoma CNA / LTCA certification.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on personal care including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing.
• Assist with meal and snack preparation.
• Perform housekeeping such as laundry, cleaning bathrooms, wiping surfaces, and mopping.
• Support clients with errands and essential shopping.
• Observe and report medication compliance or concerns to the supervisor.
• Escort or transport clients to appointments when approved.
• Monitor client condition and report any changes to the plan of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, timesheets, and reports.
• Accept short-term, on‑call assignments with flexibility.
• Assist with general branch office duties when not providing direct care.
• Promote Elara Caring’s mission, values, and commitment to quality care.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient-focused

Strong communication

Organized

Reliable transportation

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oklahoma CNA/LTCA certification

Job description

Job Description: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pay: $14.50/ hrly

Every day is different, dispatched to our clients that need it the most. No two days are the same—and that’s what makes this role exciting. Every shift matters. Every client counts.

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home—where people feel most comfortable. That’s why our compassionate teams serve over 60,000 patients every day, right where they live.

As a Special Care Aide, you’ll play a key role in leading a team of dedicated caregivers, making a real impact in the lives of our patients. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help others thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

At Elara Caring, we believe in supporting those who care for others. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate, purpose-driven organization committed to making a real difference.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• A meaningful opportunity to positively impact lives every day
• Competitive compensation packages
• Free continuing education opportunities for all team members
• Clear paths for career growth and advancement
• 401(K) with employer match

As the CNA, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Align all actions with Elara Caring’s mission and leadership vision.
• Provide hands‑on personal care including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing
• Assist with meal and snack preparation
• Perform housekeeping such as laundry, cleaning bathrooms, wiping surfaces, and mopping
• Support clients with errands and essential shopping
• Observe and report medication compliance or concerns to the supervisor
• Escort or transport clients to appointments when approved
• Monitor client condition and report any changes to the plan of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, timesheets, and reports
• Accept short-term, on‑call assignments with flexibility
• Assist with general branch office duties when not providing direct care
• Promote Elara Caring’s mission, values, and commitment to quality care

What is Required?

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years providing care to elderly and/or disabled individuals in a home or healthcare setting
• Current Oklahoma CNA / LTCA certification
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient‑focused
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Organized, flexible, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs, ability to sit, stand, bend, and move intermittently
• Capable of working in a mentally demanding, high‑stress environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements.

Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Elara offers a broad range of benefits.

Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.