Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Knollwood Community; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Great Place to Work

Free on-site parking

Path to regular full-time or part-time

Shift differential per policy

Job summary

Knollwood Life Plan Community is seeking a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Nursing Division in Washington, DC. The position is per diem across all shifts and remains open in a continuous recruitment process to build a reliable CNA pipeline.

As a PRN CNA you will provide essential direct care under charge nursing supervision, assisting with ADLs, mobility, meals, and safe, compassionate daily living.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in the District of Columbia in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Background check completed per DC DOH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene with dignity and person-centered care.
• Provide mobility support including transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and wheelchair transport.
• Assist with meals and monitor dietary intake, reporting concerns to nursing staff.
• Record vital signs accurately and document in the electronic health record.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and report observations promptly to the charge nurse.
• Respond to call lights within five minutes and deliver care with urgency and compassion.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized resident rooms and common areas.
• Support restorative care programs and assist with range of motion exercises as directed.
• Apply infection control, PPE, and hand hygiene protocols consistently.
• Respond to emergencies per established protocols, including CPR when certified.
• Engage residents and families with professionalism and respect.

Education

Active CNA certification in DC

Current BLS/CPR certification

Satisfactory background check

Tools

MatrixCare

Job description

KNOLLWOOD LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY
Office of People Operations · Nursing Division
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — PRN
Per Diem · All Shifts · Continuous Recruitment
Nursing Non - Exempt · PRN Washington, DC
● CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT ● This posting remains open on a rolling basis to build our PRN Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) pipeline.
At Knollwood, we serve those who served. Our residents are veterans, military spouses, and Gold Star family
members who have carried the weight of se rvice and sacrifice. Every role here is a chance to honor that legacy
through work that genuinely matters . Our nursing team is the heartbeat of this mission. As a PRN CNA here, you
work alongside a five - star - rated team in a community that values your exper tise, respects your schedule, and
trusts you to deliver excellent care every time you walk through the door.
About PRN at Knollwood
A PRN (pro re nata — “as needed”) CNA at Knollwood are a critical part of our care delivery model. You are not a
temporary fill — you are a vetted member of our extended nursing team. PRN staff are held to the same clinical
and professional standards as our full - time C NA staff . In return, you g et schedule flexibility and the option to
transition to a regular position when one aligns with your goals.
A PRN CNA must maintain a minimum availability commitment to remain active in our pool. You will be
contacted for shifts by unit charge staff based on census and scheduling needs.
About the Role
As a PRN CNA , you will provide direct personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for
residents under the supervision of charge nursing staff. Your presence, consistency, and genuine at tentiveness
are what residents and families remember most. This is a resident - facing, hands - on care role that directly shapes
the daily experience of those we serve.

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene in a dignified and person - centered manner
• Provide mobility support including transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and wheelchair transport
• Support residents during meals and monitor dietary intake, reporting concerns to nursing staff
• Measure and record v ital signs accurately and document in the electronic health record
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and report observations to the charge nurse promptly
• Answer call lights within the five - minute standard and respond with urgency and care
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized resident rooms and common care areas
• Implement restorative care programs as directed and assist with range of motion exercises
• Follow infection control, PPE, and hand hygiene protocols without exception
• Respond to emergencies pe r established protocols, including CPR when certified
• Engage residents and families with compassion, respect, and professional communication

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Active CNA certification in the District of Columbia, in good standing
• Current BLS /CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Satisfactory background check in accordance with DC DOH requirements
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods across 8 – 12 hour shifts

Preferred

• Minimu m 1 year of experience in long - term care, assisted living, or hospital setting
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems (MatrixCare preferred)
• Experience in a CCRC or Life Plan Community environment
• Bilingual communication skills

PRN Scheduling and Pay

Pay Rate DependingUpon Experience

$ 23.50 – $ 24.50 per hour with differential

Availability Required

Minimum 2 shifts per month; day, evening, and overnight shifts available; weekend availability expected

• Access to Great Place to Work® - certified culture and campus amenities
• Free on - site parking
• Path to regular full - time or part - time employment for high - performing PRN staff
• Shift differential pay per CBA and applicable policy