CNA - 7am-3pm

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Skilled Nursing

The Briarwood Community — Worcester, MA

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.

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

We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Skilled Nursing team at The Knollwood Nursing Canter within the Briarwood community located in Worcester, MA. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on care and support to residents while helping promote their dignity, comfort, safety, and overall well-being. You’ll work alongside a collaborative nursing and care team in a supportive environment focused on exceptional resident service.

Position Type: Full Time (Subacute)

Shift Type: 7am-3pm (1st shift)

Hourly Pay: $19-25

Under the supervision of the nursing team and in collaboration with CNAs, nurses, and other care team members, you will:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Support residents with breakfast, meals, and morning routines
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and person-centered care
• Monitor resident health and well-being and promptly report changes or concerns to nursing staff
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
• Document care and services provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Support residents' physical, social, and emotional well-being

• Current Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other care team members
• Experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, or long-term care preferred but not required
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time + Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free use of our heated pool, sauna, and state-of-the-art gym — open 7 days a week!
• Meal discounts

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.

10/22/2026