Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington, New MexicoWhy Join Cedar Ridge Inn?At Cedar Ridge Inn, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a team that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful difference you make in the lives of our residents every day.Supportive, team-oriented work environment Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Leadership that values and listens to staff Meaningful work where you directly impact resident comfort and quality of lifePosition OverviewCedar Ridge Inn is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team.As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents while supporting their dignity, independence, safety, comfort, and overall well-being. You will assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, nutrition, and other individualized needs in accordance with established care plans.Our CNAs are an essential part of the nursing team. Because CNAs spend significant time directly with residents, they play a critical role in recognizing changes in condition, communicating concerns to licensed nursing staff, and ensuring residents receive responsive, compassionate, and person-centered care.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and personal careAssist residents with meals, hydration, feeding, and nutritional needs in accordance with individualized care plansSafely assist residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility using appropriate techniques and equipmentReposition residents as directed to promote comfort, mobility, and skin integrityAccurately obtain and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, as assignedObserve residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurseRespond promptly, respectfully, and professionally to resident call lights and requests for assistanceProvide appropriate toileting and incontinence care while protecting resident privacy and dignityFollow individualized care plans and nursing instructions when providing resident careAccurately document assigned resident care and services according to facility proceduresMaintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized conditionFollow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable precautionsCommunicate professionally with residents, families, nurses, coworkers, and members of the interdisciplinary care teamImmediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, changes in condition, or resident safety concerns to the appropriate licensed nurseProtect resident rights, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal preferencesFollow all Cedar Ridge Inn policies and applicable federal and New Mexico requirements governing resident careQualificationsCurrent Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification/status meeting applicable New Mexico requirementsCertification must remain active and in good standing as required for employmentPrevious experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or another healthcare setting preferredCompassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and individuals with varying physical and cognitive needsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDependable attendance and commitment to assigned schedulesAbility to follow individualized care plans, nursing instructions, and established safety proceduresAbility to work effectively as part of a nursing and interdisciplinary care teamStrong attention to resident safety, comfort, dignity, and changes in conditionAbility to prioritize resident needs and adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environmentCommitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, person-centered careBenefitsCompetitive payHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Care Cash ProgramReferral Bonus ProgramOpportunities for professional development and advancementSupportive and collaborative work environmentGrow With UsAt Cedar Ridge Inn, we believe the CNA role can be the beginning of a rewarding and successful career in healthcare.Whether you are beginning your career, strengthening your clinical skills, pursuing additional certifications, or working toward becoming an LPN or RN, we are committed to supporting team members who demonstrate compassion, reliability, accountability, and a desire to grow.About UsCedar Ridge Inn proudly serves the Farmington, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality.Our CNAs are at the heart of the resident experience. We foster a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to provide the level of care our residents deserve.Apply TodayIf you are a compassionate and dependable CNA who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we want to hear from you.Apply today to join the Cedar Ridge Inn team and build a rewarding career where your work truly matters.Equal Opportunity EmployerCedar Ridge Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Reasonable AccommodationCedar Ridge Inn is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.Physical RequirementsAbility to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility, and activities of daily livingAbility to lift, push, pull, and move residents or equipment using appropriate assistance and mechanical devices when requiredAbility to stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, and perform resident-care activities for extended periodsAbility to safely operate resident transfer and mobility equipment following appropriate trainingAbility to respond promptly and effectively to resident needs and emergency situationsAbility to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation