Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Job Summary

The primary responsibility as a Certified Nursing Assistant is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in memory care and assisted living facilities provide hands-on daily care to residents who need physical or cognitive support. They assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), manage behavioral symptoms, monitor health changes, and offer emotional companionship in a safe, resident-centered environment.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Help residents safely get in and out of bed, chairs, and wheelchairs. Reposition immobile residents to prevent bedsores and guide residents during walks.
• Set up dining areas, serve meals, and assist residents with eating. Monitor food and fluid intake.
• Set up dining areas, serve meals, and assist residents with eating. Monitor food and fluid intake.
• Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) and track weight changes.
• Redirect and de-escalate residents experiencing anxiety, confusion, or agitation. Provide structured engagement, companionship, and a calm environment.
• Observe and document changes in a resident’s physical or mental condition and promptly report them to a supervising nurse.
• Provide continuous reality orientation (reminding residents of the day, time, and location) and cueing to help them accomplish daily tasks.
• Participate in ongoing memory-loss education, such as recognizing triggers for "sundowning" or aggressive behavior.
• Actively engage residents in recreational, therapeutic, and social activities designed to stimulate cognitive function
• May assist with other nursing tasks as assigned by the supervising nurse.
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA in a Skilled Nursing, Memory Care Unit and or Assisted Living Facility.
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant CNA in the state this position is held in.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active CPR/First Aid Certification during employment.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor with residents and guests.

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify