Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the Role

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed.
• Assists resident with ambulation for short distances in the facility.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Skills

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and facility staff.

Pay

Starting wages at $22.40–$31.13 per hour. Wage calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, a $2.00/hr Perfect Attendance Bonus, and a $3.00/hr weekend warrior program.

Flexible pay options: get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
• Benefits concierge: internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet insurance: three options available.
• Education assistance: tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.

About MediLodge of Ludington

• Michigan’s largest provider of long-term care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee-focused culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Regular employee recognition and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career development opportunities for learning, training, and advancement.
• Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.