CNA

Tamarisk-Senior-Living; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamarisk Senior Living is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants to provide compassionate, person-centered care in our assisted living and memory care settings. You will assist residents with daily living activities, monitor health, and maintain a respectful, safe, and dignified environment for aging adults.

Join a dedicated team and contribute to our mission of dignified care, with opportunities across day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Active Rhode Island CNA license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Pass pre-employment physical examination and annual health screenings.
• Pass Rhode Island Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide ADL assistance, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Take and record vital signs; monitor and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with feeding and hydration; ensure proper positioning during meals.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and a homelike environment.
• Document care provided and communicate with residents, families, and team members.
• Participate in shift reports and care planning meetings.

Education

RIDOH-approved CNA training program (120 hours minimum)

Job description

POSITION:Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)DEPARTMENT:Resident Care ServicesREPORTS TO:Director of Resident Care / Director of Memory Care (Wellness Nurse or CMT for evening and overnight shifts)EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-Time / Part-Time / Per DiemFLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt (Hourly)LAST UPDATED:January 2026OUR MISSIONAt Tamarisk Senior Living, a community of Jewish Collaborative Services, we are committed to providing dignified care wherever our residents call home. We honor the unique journey of each individual, creating a warm, supportive community where residents can live with independence, purpose, and respect. Our team members are essential to fulfilling this mission by delivering compassionate, person-centered care that embraces the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.POSITION SUMMARYThe Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is essential to fulfilling our mission of dignified care by providing compassionate, hands-on assistance to residents with their daily living activities. This position ensures optimal resident care, comfort, and safety while promoting independence and respecting each resident's individuality. The CNA works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Resident Care or Director of Memory Care (reporting to the Wellness Nurse or CMT on the evening and overnight shift(s)) to support residents wherever they call home—in assisted living or memory care settings.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESPerson-Centered, Dignified CareProvides compassionate, dignified care that honors each resident's individuality, preferences, life history, and personal choicesSupports residents in maintaining maximum independence in all activities of daily livingCreates a warm, homelike environment where residents feel safe, valued, and respectedRecognizes and responds to each resident's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needsRespects resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality at all timesActivities of Daily Living (ADL) AssistanceAssists residents with bathing (bed bath, tub bath, shower) while maintaining dignity and privacyProvides assistance with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and personal careAssists with toileting, continence care, and bladder/bowel training programsSupports residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and assistive devicesAssists with feeding, hydration, and proper positioning during mealsProvides skin care, nail care (non-diabetic), hair care, and shaving assistanceClinical Support and MonitoringTakes and accurately records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as assignedMeasures and documents weight, height, intake and outputObserves and reports changes in resident condition, behavior, or cognitive status to nursing staffRecognizes and reports signs and symptoms of illness, infection, pain, or distressReminds residents to take medications as appropriate (does not administer unless also licensed as Certified Medication Aide (CMT))Assists with specimen collection as directedApplies elastic stockings, assists with simple non-sterile dressings, and provides basic wound care under supervision.Memory Care Duties (if applicable)Implements person-centered approaches for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive impairmentUses validation, redirection, and therapeutic communication techniquesSupports residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, or behavioral expressionsParticipates in meaningful activities and reminiscence programsMaintains a calm, structured environment with consistent routinesSafety and Environmental CareDemonstrates understanding of and complies with RIDOH Exposure Prevention Plan for bloodborne pathogensFollows infection control procedures including hand hygiene and proper use of PPEUtilizes proper body mechanics and safe resident handling techniquesResponds to emergencies following fire safety and disaster proceduresMaintains clean, safe, homelike resident living spacesMakes occupied and unoccupied beds; assists with personal laundry as neededReports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediatelyDocumentation and CommunicationMaintains accurate documentation of care provided and resident responsesReports significant observations to nursing staff promptlyCommunicates effectively and compassionately with residents, families, and team membersParticipates in shift reports and care planning meetingsRefers healthcare questions to licensed nursing staffTeam Collaboration and Professional DevelopmentFunctions as a cooperative, active member of the interdisciplinary care teamAssists other staff members as neededAssumes supervisory responsibilities when assigned in absence of nursing leadershipAttends in-services, staff meetings, and required training programsDemonstrates knowledge of and respect for Jewish culture and customsProperly uses equipment including pagers, walkie-talkies, and call systemsOther DutiesAssists with activities, mail delivery, dining room support, and other reasonable tasksProvides excellent customer service to residents, families, and visitorsPerforms other duties as assigned by the Director of Resident CareRequiredActive Rhode Island Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standingSuccessful completion of RIDOH-approved CNA training program (120 hours minimum)Current CPR certification (or must obtain within 90 days of hire)Must pass pre-employment physical examination and annual health screeningsMust pass Rhode Island Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background checkAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively in EnglishCommitment to dignified, person-centered carePreferredOne or more years of experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term careExperience with dementia and cognitive impairment careKnowledge of Jewish culture and customs or willingness to learnBilingual abilities (Hebrew, Yiddish, Spanish, or Russian) helpfulContinuing Education12 hours of in-service training annuallyRI DOH requires CNAs to complete 8 hours of nursing or nursing-related duties every 24 months for license renewalPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMedium Work: Frequently lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds maximumStanding and walking for extended periods (8-12 hours)Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reachingAbility to push/pull wheelchairs, walkers, and equipmentManual dexterity for personal care tasksVisual and hearing acuity for resident monitoringWORKING CONDITIONSIndoor assisted living and memory care environmentExtensive resident contactExposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluidsVariable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidaysEMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENTI acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand the duties and responsibilities and confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. I am committed to upholding Tamarisk Senior Living's mission of providing dignifie