CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Benchmark-Senior-Living; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal Discount

Paid Training

Uniforms

Referral Bonus

Wellness Programs

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our warm, home-like community. You will deliver care to residents during the 3pm–11pm shift and support daily living activities while communicating changes to the care team.

We value dignified, resident-centered care and encourage experience with dementia. Applicants must maintain a valid CNA/HHA/LNA license; colleagues enjoy benefits like paid training, uniforms, 401k

Qualifications

• Valid CNA/HHA/LNA license required.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing or assisted living community is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working with people with dementia is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Documenting care provided and reporting any changes in resident health or behavior to appropriate staff.
• Engaging residents in meaningful activities and providing emotional support.
• Utilizing customer service skills to ensure that residents receive exceptional and meaningful care.
• Other duties as needed.

Education

CNA/HHA/LNA license

Job description

Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Connect with your calling ! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

Shifts Available for 3pm - 11pm

We are looking for a compassionate CNA to join our team! As a Certified Nursing Assistant, your main role will be to deliver care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment.

CNA Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Documenting care provided and reporting any changes in resident health or behavior to appropriate staff.
• Engaging residents in meaningful activities and providing emotional support.
• Utilizing customer service skills to ensure that residents receive exceptional and meaningful care.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Valid CNA/HHA/LNA license required
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing or assisted living community is preferred but not required
• Previous experience working with people with dementia is desired

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States of America