Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Ryders Health Management; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Shift Differential

EAP

Employee Discounts

Paid Training and Orientation

Uniform Allowance

Longevity Awards

Job summary

Ryders Health Management is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time position at Lord Chamberlain in Stratford, CT. The role runs 7am-3:00pm and pays $18.00-$21.75 per hour. The facility offers extensive benefits and a supportive, patient-centered care environment.

Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality, resident-centered care; you will assist with ADLs, mobility, meals, and vital signs while maintaining dignity and safety in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut CNA certification is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Compassionate, resident-centered attitude with strong communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift, turn, move, and assist residents.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred but not required.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work in a care team while respecting dignity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with mobility: transferring, repositioning, ambulation, and use of mobility aids.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor changes in condition.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding; monitor intake/output as required.
• Maintain clean, safe rooms and common areas; change bed linens.
• Provide incontinence care and maintain resident dignity and comfort.
• Observe residents’ status, provide companionship, and alert the nurse to changes.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the care team about needs and status.
• Follow facility policies including infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

CT CNA certification

English literacy

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Connecticut CNA certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Full-Time

Lord Chamberlain

7003 Main Street Stratford, CT, 06614

POSITION TYPE:
Full-Time

SHIFT(S):
7am-3:00pm

PAY RANGE:
$18.00 - $21.75 per hour

BENEFITS – Full-Time:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for employee ± dependents)
• 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match or contribution)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (as applicable)
• Paid Meal Period
• Paid Time Off (PTO) — vacation, personal days, sick time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Holiday and Overtime Pay (as per facility policy)
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Awards

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ready for full-time work and eager to make a real difference in residents’ lives? We are seeking a full-time CNA who is committed to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care. At Lord Chamberlain, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional support in a caring, collaborative environment. If you enjoy hands-on care, personal interaction, and being part of a dedicated healthcare team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Help residents with mobility: transferring, repositioning, ambulation, use of mobility aids as needed.
• Take and record residents’ vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration) and monitor for changes in condition.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding residents who need help; monitor and record intake and output as required.
• Provide basic room care: change bed linens, maintain clean, safe, and sanitary resident rooms and common areas.
• Assist with incontinence care, toileting, and maintaining resident dignity and comfort.
• Observe residents’ physical and emotional status; provide companionship and emotional support; alert supervising nurse to any changes or concerns.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the care team about resident needs, status, and any observed changes.
• Follow all facility policies including infection control, safety procedures, and resident confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Connecticut CNA certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Compassionate, resident-centered attitude; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift, turn, move, and assist residents — including bending, standing, walking, and some heavy lifting — as required by resident care.
• Comfortable working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment; previous experience preferred but not required.
• Dependable attendance and reliability; ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team while respecting resident dignity and safety.

ABOUT US:

Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide exceptional, patient-centered care designed to support each resident’s individual recovery or long-term care needs. Our commitment to our staff is as strong as our commitment to our residents. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth and development.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY:

Lord Chamberlain is a 190-bed, family-owned skilled nursing facility located in 7003 Main Street Stratford, CT. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a team backed by over 75 years of experience — rooted in quality care, teamwork, and staffing ratios that exceed industry standards.

Come join our compassionate, dedicated team of professionals!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.