CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

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American Senior Communities

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Valparaiso, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides essential nursing services and assistance with daily living activities to ensure resident well-being. They work collaboratively with the facility team to maintain a supportive, homelike environment focused on dignity and respect.

Qualifications

We are seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with a valid Indiana certification to provide compassionate care to residents. Key skills include physical stamina, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. A passion for geriatric nursing and a commitment to senior care excellence are essential for this role.

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Valparaiso Care & Rehab

Earning Potential $20-27/hour

Certified Nursing Assistants play a vital role in fostering a warm and supportive environment where the resident’s well-being is prioritized. From assisting with activities of daily living to providing companionship and reassurance, the CNA plays a key part in creating a homelike environment that values dignity, respect, and individualized attention of each resident. 

Skills Needed:

  • Supportive Presence:  Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
  • Physical Stamina:  Stamina, strength and endurance to provide nursing services.  
  • Collaboration:  Work with nursing and other facility teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
  • Teamwork:  The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
  • Interpersonal Communication:  Support a respectful and positive work environment.

 Requirements:

  • Valid and current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Indiana.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and assisting with resident mobility.
  • Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
  • Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.   Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence 

Benefits and perks include:

  • Competitive Compensation:  Access your earnings before payday.  Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
  • Health & Wellness:  Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
  • Life in Balance:  Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
  • Career Growth:  Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement. 
  • Team Culture:  C.A.R.E. Values:  Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana.  Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards. 

 *Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

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American Senior Communities

Bring your heart to work! At American Senior Communities we take pride in providing our team members the opportunity to make a difference in their community while advancing their careers. As one of the largest senior care employers in the state of Indiana, we offer part-time and full-time opportunities in over 100 locations across the state. At American Senior Communities caring people make the difference, and you can tell the moment you walk into one of our communities. Our family-structured team takes pride in serving our community and residents daily. To us, it’s not just a job—it’s a calling. We offer the opportunity for advancement while working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Benefits & Perks Available • Top competitive market wages • Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and *opportunities to earn additional PTO • Access up to 75% of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv* • Paid training, skills certification & career development support • Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option • Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts • 401(k) retirement plan options • Lucrative employee referral bonus program • Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement* • Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program • Employee assistance program & wellness support • Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more *Terms and conditions apply
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