CNA

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing

The Briarwood Community — Worcester, MA

About The Briarwood Community

Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and exceptional resident service.

Why Join Briarwood?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (if eligible).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Meal discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free access to indoor lap pool, fitness center, and sauna.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment in a beautiful, well-maintained community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Support residents with breakfast and morning routines.
• Monitor resident health and well-being, reporting changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Foster respectful, compassionate interactions with residents, families, and team members.
• Document care and support provided in accordance with facility protocols.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts CNA certification in good standing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and care team members.
• Experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, or long-term care preferred but not required.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

About Our Community

The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.

Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.

At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.

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