Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Full-Time

About Maple Grove Senior Living

At Maple Grove Senior Living in Shelbyville, Kentucky, we provide compassionate, person-centered care across our Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Personal Care communities. We're proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best of Kentucky Award Recipient and maintain a 4-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating, reflecting our commitment to quality, dignity, and excellence. Join a team where you'll build meaningful relationships, grow professionally, and make a difference in the lives of residents every day.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, hands-on care that promotes residents' health, comfort, dignity, and independence. Working under the direction of the licensed nursing team, the CNA assists with activities of daily living, monitors resident well-being, and helps create a safe, welcoming environment where every resident feels respected, valued, and cared for.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene. 
• Support residents with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and ambulation while promoting safety and independence. 
• Observe, monitor, and promptly report changes in resident condition to the licensed nursing team. 
• Assist with meals, hydration, and nutritional support while encouraging resident independence whenever possible. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents and visitors. 
• Document resident care accurately and communicate concerns to licensed nursing staff. 
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families while providing compassionate emotional support. 
• Follow infection prevention practices, resident rights, and all safety policies and procedures. 
• Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team to provide exceptional resident-centered care. 
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented environment that supports quality outcomes. 

Why Join Maple Grove Senior Living?

• 2025 Best of Kentucky Award Recipient 
• 4-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating 
• Competitive compensation. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO). 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 
• 401(k) retirement plan. 
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities. 
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities. 
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment. 
• Opportunity to care for residents across Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Personal Care. 
• Meaningful work where you build lasting relationships and improve the lives of residents every day.

Required Qualifications

• Current Kentucky State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled in a state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program (must obtain certification within four months in accordance with state requirements). 
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe). 
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. 
• Basic computer skills. 
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the nursing team. 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, bending, pushing, pulling, transferring residents, and assisting with activities of daily living. 

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, personal care, rehabilitation, hospital, or long-term care settings. 
• Experience caring for older adults, including individuals living with dementia or complex medical conditions. 
• Knowledge of infection prevention, resident rights, and person-centered care practices. 
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) or point-of-care documentation systems. 
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for improving the lives of others. 

What Makes Someone Successful

The most successful CNAs at Maple Grove Senior Living are compassionate, dependable caregivers who understand that exceptional care begins with meaningful relationships. They treat every resident with dignity and respect, communicate openly with teammates, and take pride in helping residents maintain their independence and quality of life. They bring patience, kindness, and professionalism to every interaction, creating a warm and welcoming community where residents truly feel at home