Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time

Artis Senior Living of Branford; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO first year

401k plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Artis Senior Living of Branford is seeking a dedicated Care Partner (Certified Nursing Assistant) for a full-time 2nd shift (3pm–11pm) with weekend availability. Starting pay is $22/hour. You’ll join a team focused on compassionate dementia care and resident well-being.

The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, following care plans, and maintaining safety and confidentiality in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CNA certification if State requires it.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (grooming, hygiene, toileting, bathing, eating).
• Assist with personal and household chores and errands.
• Transport residents within the community for meals and activities as needed.
• Follow resident care plans and report changes to staff.
• Observe residents for behavioral changes and adverse reactions to medications or treatment.
• Respond to emergency calls and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Patient care

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

*Starting pay is $22 / hour!

*This is a full-time opening for 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) with weekend availability required.

How We Work

Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today". We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

How We Support You

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid holidays
• 3 weeks PTO first year
• 401k plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement

How You'll Contribute

We proudly title our Caregivers / CNA’s as Care Partners, reflecting the collaborative role they play in our community and the important work they do to support our residents and families.

The Care Partner will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

The Care Partner will:

• Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
• Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
• Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
• Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
• Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

How You'll Succeed

• Must possess currentCNA certification if State requires it.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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In addition, Artis Senior Living will never ask candidates to pay application fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, transfer funds, provide banking information, or share other financial information as part of the application or interview process. If you receive communication from an unverified source or are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please apply or contact us directly through our official careers site.