Certified Nurses Aide - Per-Diem

Job Description

Job Description

2 per-diem

Sisters of Mercy Convent | Nashville, TN
$17.00 – $22.00 per hour

Do you want to work in a calm, respectful care environment with an ideal patient-to-caregiver ratio, where you can focus on quality care instead of high volume?

This is not a nursing home.
This is the Sisters of Mercy Convent , a private residence for retired Sisters. We are not open to the public , offering a peaceful, relationship-based setting focused on dignity, compassion, and individualized care with about 7-15 rooms at a time.

You will be supporting a small community of retired Sisters in a mission-driven environment where caregivers are truly valued.

Why this role is different:

• Low patient-to-caregiver ratio

• Private, non-public residential setting

• Calm and supportive work environment

• Strong team culture with consistent nursing leadership

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the nurse in providing direct patient care

• Check and record vital signs and report changes in condition

• Assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding

• Observe, document, and report resident conditions and reactions

• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and outings

• Maintain resident comfort, dignity, and safety at all times

Required Qualifications:

• Valid CNA

• Current Basic Life Support Certification

• Geriatric/Gerontology experience required

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Professional, compassionate, and service-oriented

Preferred:

• Prior experience in religious/non-profit organizations

• Previous work with religious life strongly preferred

• Understanding and appreciation of the Sisters of Mercy mission and values

If you are looking for a CNA role where you can provide real care, in a peaceful environment, with time to connect and make a difference—this is the opportunity.