Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care

Ascension Living; Signal Mountain (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Living’s Alexian Village of Tennessee in Signal Mountain, TN is seeking a compassionate Nurse Aide to join the Skilled Nursing team. This full-time, days-shift role supports residents with daily living activities, mobility, and personal care under direction of nursing staff.

You should have a Nurse Aide credential, prefer BLS, and a high school diploma or GED. Experience in a nursing home helps; benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, PTO, tuition assistance, and employee

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide credential obtained prior to hire or transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a nursing home type facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on support with daily living activities, mobility, and personal care.
• Observe residents closely and report changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by identifying hazards and promptly reporting safety concerns to nurses.
• Partner with nurses to assist with physician-ordered procedures and resident care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Daily living assistance

Mobility support

Personal care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience in nursing home facility

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Signal Mountain, TN
• Facility: Alexian Village of Tennessee
• Department: Skilled Nursing
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide compassionate, hands‑on support with daily living activities, mobility, and personal care.
• Observe residents closely and report changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by identifying hazards and promptly reporting safety concerns to nurses.
• Partner with nurses to assist with physician‑ordered procedures and resident care.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Nurse Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a nursing home type facility.

Additional Preferences

• Experience in a nursing home type facility.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro‑rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension‑paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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