CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

National Health Care Associates; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Career growth

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation, affiliated with National Health Care Associates, is hiring a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for weekend shifts. Shifts are 3p-11p and 11p-7a at 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT.

You will provide compassionate daily living assistance, monitor residents, and support the nursing team in creating individualized care plans. The role offers a meaningful, team‑oriented environment with training, career growth opportunities, and a chance to

Qualifications

• Valid state CNA certification is required.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Dedication to upholding high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Providing emotional support and companionship to residents
• Assisting with mobility and transfers
• Collaborating with the nursing team to develop care plans
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents

Skills

CNA certification

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dedication to care

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Laurel Ridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

Location

642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Part Time - Weekends

3p-11p

11p-7a

What You'll Do

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate and personalized care to our residents. You will assist residents with activities of daily living, monitor their health, provide emotional support, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Providing emotional support and companionship to residents
• Assisting with mobility and transfers
• Collaborating with the nursing team to develop care plans
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring

• Valid state certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Dedication to upholding high standards of care

We Hire for Heart

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.