Resident Assistant - CNA / HHA

Full-time position at Cedarhurst Senior Living, a leading provider of senior living communities dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services.

About Cedarhurst

At Cedarhurst, our core values guide how we work together and how we care for those we serve. We expect every team member to be passionate, trustworthy, empathetic, positive, respectful, and approachable. Being part of Cedarhurst means making a meaningful difference every day.

We believe our team is our greatest strength. That’s why we invest in comprehensive training, as well as opportunities for both personal and professional growth. We’re committed to promoting from within and supporting team members who want to build their careers with us.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees
• GROW Points—a unique rewards system that celebrates your hard work and dedication
• Exclusive Skechers shoe discounts
• Early paycheck access

About the role

The Resident Assistant - CNA / HHA is responsible for providing direct, hands-on support to residents with their daily personal care needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. This role assists residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, while also monitoring and reporting changes in condition to the care team.

CNAs promote a safe, clean, and supportive environment by assisting with meals, housekeeping, and resident activities, and by fostering effective communication with residents, families, and staff. Through compassionate care and teamwork, the CNA helps residents maintain the highest possible level of independence, health, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide direction to residents regarding their personal care needs, which include but are not limited to, grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition
• Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs using a proactive approach
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed
• Transport residents or assist residents with walking, turning, or repositioning residents alone or with assistance
• Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone
• Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties
• Assist residents to and from dining room as needed and assist with meals
• Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities
• Listen to and understand the problems of residents and report observations immediately to the care team as needed
• Promote the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible
• Understand the resident’s Advance Directives and follow their wishes
• Ensure effective communication is utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing
• Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed
• Actively participate in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of an accredited CNA program required
• One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred
• CPR or BLS certification preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable

Working Conditions

• May need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance
• Required to communicate effectively and identify/interpret written information
• May need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance
• Required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors
• Required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives and actively pursue self-improvement and continuous learning

Pay

$17-$18 per hour

Schedule

Evenings