Certified Nursing Assistant

Full Time Sign on Bonus $1500

Part Time Sign on Bonus $750

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at Discovery Village Farmington.

As Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , your role includes providing hands-on care and physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe, comfortable, and home-like environment. You support residents’ daily routines with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full Time & Part Time
• Schedule: 1st & 3rd shift available
• Location: 20 Devonwood Drive, Farmington CT 06032
• Rate of Pay: $19-$21

What You’ll Do:

• Provide care and support to a designated group of residents during your assigned shift, ensuring awareness of resident location and well-being.
• Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition including skin integrity, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary intake, and participation in activities.
• Respond promptly to resident call systems, alarms, and safety alerts.
• Communicate changes in care needs to supervisors or the Health Care Coordinator.
• Assist with continence management while maintaining sanitation of resident suites and community restrooms.
• Serve meals and assist residents with dining; report meal refusals or changes in appetite.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and assigned work areas.
• Follow standard precautions for cleanliness, hygiene, and infection prevention.
• Promote resident independence while ensuring physical safety and dignity.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, transfers, and eating.
• Encourage participation in life skills and life enrichment activities.
• Greet and assist residents, families, guests, vendors, and team members with professionalism and courtesy.
• Complete resident laundry as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable with a strong commitment to resident-centered care.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and document care accurately.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and assist residents throughout the workday.

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us:

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

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We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: