Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Full Time

Ryders Health Management; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays

Shift Differential

Employee Discounts

Paid Training and Orientation

Uniform Allowance

Longevity Awards

Job summary

Ryders Health Management is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for full-time work at Douglas Manor in Windham, CT. The CNA will provide resident-centered care, support daily activities, and work within a collaborative health care team.

The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and high-quality care, with full-time hours and a shift structure that includes 1st shift. Join a family-owned provider with a long-standing commitment to residents and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Connecticut CNA certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Compassionate, resident-centered attitude; strong interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina to lift, turn, move residents and assist with care.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, hygiene.
• Assist with mobility: transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility aids as needed.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor for changes.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding; record intake/output.
• Maintain clean, safe, sanitary resident rooms and areas.
• Assist with incontinence care and dignity preservation.
• Observe resident status; provide companionship and alert nurses to changes.
• Communicate with residents and families about needs and status.
• Follow facility policies including infection control and safety.

Skills

CNA certification

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Team communication

Physical endurance

Education

Connecticut CNA certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time

LOCATION:

Douglas Manor, 103 North Road, Windham CT

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time

SHIFT(S):

1st shift 40hrs

1st shift 32hrs

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 - $22.50 per hour

BENEFITS - Full-Time:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for employee or dependents)
• 401(k) retirement plan (with contribution) 3.5% weekly
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (as applicable)
• Paid Meal Period
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 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 Douglas Manor, 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:

Douglas Manor is a 90-bed, family-owned skilled nursing facility located in Windham 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.