Experienced CNA for Senior Living Community

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Willow Glen - Madison, WI 53718, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any,

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents in a supportive community setting. The CNA plays a vital role in promoting resident dignity, independence, safety, and overall well-being by assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring resident needs, and fostering meaningful relationships. The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, and committed to creating a positive and homelike environment for every resident.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care & Support

• Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, transferring, and mobility support.
• Assist residents with meals, hydration, and nutritional needs while respecting individual preferences and care plans.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and participating in daily routines whenever possible.
• Encourage resident engagement through social, recreational, and wellness activities.

Health & Safety

• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in resident condition, behavior, or needs to the nurse or supervisor.
• Administer medications and perform delegated nursing tasks in accordance with RN delegation requirements, state regulations, and community policies.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Promote resident rights, confidentiality, dignity, and quality of life at all times.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of care, services provided, and resident observations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Participate in required training, continuing education, and staff meetings.

Household & Community Support

• Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, organizing resident living spaces, and maintaining clean common areas.
• Assist in creating a welcoming, safe, and comfortable home-like environment for residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in good standing (required).
• Previous experience in assisted living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, or senior living preferred.
• Knowledge of resident care practices, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents as required by the position.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting required throughout the shift.
• Work performed in a residential care setting; may include exposure to cleaning agents and bodily fluids.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.