Free CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Job Description
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) job description grounded in resident care.
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1.Job Brief (About the Role)
{{Company Name}} is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide hands-on care to residents/patients at our {{facility — e.g. skilled nursing, long-term care, hospital unit}}. This role reports to the {{Charge Nurse / RN}} and works under the direction of the nursing team.
Three or four sentences: the team, who the role reports to, and why this position exists. Skip generic openers like “We are looking for…”.
2.Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
- Take and record vital signs, weights, and intake/output
- Help with safe transfers, repositioning, and mobility to prevent falls and pressure injuries
- Answer call lights promptly and respond to resident needs
- Observe and report changes in condition to the charge nurse
- Chart care and ADLs accurately in the {{EHR / flow sheet}}
- Keep rooms clean, change linens, and follow infection-control standards
- Treat every resident with dignity, privacy, and respect
Eight to twelve bullets, each starting with a verb. Keep them specific to the day-to-day work, not aspirational filler.
3.Requirements & Skills
- Active state CNA certification (in good standing)
- Current {{BLS / CPR}} certification
- Able to lift, transfer, and reposition residents and stand/walk for the shift
- Compassion, patience, and reliable attendance
- Pass a background check and any required health screening
List the must-haves: experience, licenses or certifications, the systems and tools used, and any physical or shift realities.
4.Nice-to-Have
- Experience in {{long-term care, memory care, or a hospital unit}}
- CPI / de-escalation or dementia-care training
Two to four genuinely optional items. Keep them strictly separate from Requirements so they don’t deter good applicants.
5.Compensation & Benefits
| Pay range | {{Salary Range}} |
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Enter a pay range from local market data — do not leave it blank. Pay transparency improves applicant quality and is now required in many states.
6.Schedule & Work Environment
- {{Full-time / part-time}}; {{day, evening, or NOC}} shift, with weekend and holiday rotation
- Facility / unit setting; physically active, on your feet the whole shift
- Frequent lifting, transferring, and assisting residents
Be honest about shifts, weekends, overtime, and the physical environment. Realistic expectations reduce early turnover.
7.How to Apply
To apply, {{application instructions — e.g., send a resume and short cover note to careers@company.com}}.
Filled in for a certified nursing assistant on a skilled nursing facility’s day shift.
1.Job Brief (About the Role)
Maple Grove Care Center is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants for our skilled nursing facility. This role reports to the Charge Nurse, works the day shift, and provides hands-on care to a hall of 10–12 residents under the nursing team.
2.Responsibilities
- Help 10–12 residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meals
- Take and chart vitals, weights, and intake/output each shift
- Transfer and reposition residents safely using a gait belt and Hoyer lift
- Answer call lights quickly and keep residents safe and comfortable
- Report any change in skin, appetite, behavior, or condition to the charge nurse
- Document ADLs and care in PointClickCare before end of shift
- Change linens, keep rooms tidy, and follow hand-hygiene and isolation protocols
- Protect each resident’s dignity, privacy, and choices
3.Requirements & Skills
- Active state CNA certification in good standing
- Current BLS certification
- Able to lift 50 lbs and safely transfer residents with equipment
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable for the day shift
- Cleared background check and current TB test
4.Nice-to-Have
- Long-term care or memory-care experience
- Dementia-care or CPI training
5.Compensation & Benefits
| Pay range | $18 – $22 per hour plus shift differentials |
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- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with match
- Paid certification renewal and PTO
6.Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time, day shift (7a–3p), every other weekend and a holiday rotation
- Skilled nursing facility; physically active and on your feet all shift
- Frequent lifting, transferring, and assisting residents
7.How to Apply
To apply, send your resume and CNA license number to careers@maplegrovecare.example with “CNA” in the subject line.
How it works
- Preview the CNA job description and a filled skilled-nursing-facility example.
- Download Word/PDF, or copy the text to paste into Google Docs.
- Set the facility type, shift, and certification requirements, add a pay rate, and post it.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CNA do?
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) provides hands-on care under the nursing team: helping residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding), taking and recording vital signs, assisting with safe transfers and mobility, answering call lights, reporting changes in condition, and charting care. The template lists these as editable responsibilities.
What is the difference between a CNA and a caregiver?
A CNA holds a state certification and typically works in a facility (skilled nursing, long-term care, or a hospital unit) under the nursing team, with a defined clinical scope. A caregiver or home health aide usually provides personal care and companionship in a client’s home, often with agency or state-specific training rather than CNA certification. This site has both templates.
What certification does a CNA need?
A CNA must hold an active state CNA certification in good standing, usually with current BLS/CPR. Requirements and the certification process vary by state, so name the state certification and any facility-specific requirements (such as a TB test or specialty experience) in the requirements section.
Should a CNA job description list the shift and setting?
Yes. CNAs choose roles heavily on the setting (skilled nursing, long-term care, hospital, memory care) and the shift (day, evening, or NOC, plus weekend and holiday rotation), because the work and pace differ. State both clearly, along with the physical demands, so the role fits.