Certified Nursing Assistant

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 9th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Brighton Gardens of Edison

Job ID

2025-227360

JOB OVERVIEW

The Designated Nursing Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant (DNA / C.N.A) is responsible for providing direct resident care including nursing / clinical care, personal, nutritional and restorative care in the skilled nursing operations and other areas throughout the community as appropriate. Responsible for demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our guests / residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

Resident Care Duties

• Deliver care and services for designated group of guests / residents according to Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
• Report all incidents immediately to appropriate supervisor / team member.
• Report suspected abuse immediately per regulations and Sunrise standards.
• Participate in the care planning for their designated guests / residents
• Perform. individualized personal care and activities of daily living (ADL); documents ADL in flow sheets
• Partner with licensed nurse to plan, develop, organize, provide and execute individualized restorative therapy programs, activities and standards for their designated guests / residents.
• Obtain, document and report the guest / resident's vital signs, urine output and meal intake per individualized care plan to licensed nurse as requested.
• Observe and report any physical and / or psychosocial changes of condition requiring a licensed nurse intervention and care services.
• Assist in maintaining assistive devices, adaptive equipment and other medical equipment to include cleaning equipment and making readily available.
• Maintain Restorative Records for each guests / residents.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state / provincial and local resident care regulations

Quality Indicators

Guest / Resident, Family and Visitor Relations

Risk Management and General Safety

Training, and Contributing to Team Success

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community / office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications / licenses (where applicable).