Assisted Living Certified Nursing Assistant
At WhiteStone, our CNAs do much more than provide care. They create meaningful moments, build trusted relationships, encourage independence, and help residents live each day with dignity, purpose, and joy. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe that a smile, kind word, or helping hand can change someone's day, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Be the Heart of Resident Care
As a Resident Life Champion, you'll partner with our nursing team to provide compassionate, person-centered care to residents in Assisted Living. You'll be one of the people residents know and trust most, serving as both caregiver and advocate.
Your role includes:
- Assisting residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, mobility, and personal hygiene
- Supporting independence whenever possible while providing assistance when needed
- Creating meaningful connections that promote emotional and social well-being
- Observing and reporting changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff
- Helping residents achieve their highest level of comfort, wellness, and quality of life
- Following all safety, infection control, and care standards
Create Moments That Matter
Life in Assisted Living is about more than healthcare. It's about community.
You'll:
- Encourage participation in activities and wellness programs
- Build genuine relationships with residents and families
- Support resident preferences, interests, and individual choices
- Help create an environment where residents feel valued, heard, and at home
- Participate in care planning and serve as a trusted resident advocate
Help Create a Home, Not Just a Workplace
Our residents don't live in a facility. They live in their home.
You'll help:
- Maintain clean, welcoming living spaces and common areas
- Support household needs and personal laundry services
- Keep resident rooms comfortable, organized, and inviting
- Assist with environmental needs including plants, pets, visitors, and special events
- Ensure supplies and resources are readily available
What Makes You a Great Fit?
We're looking for someone who:
- Loves working with older adults
- Leads with kindness, patience, and compassion
- Notices the little things and pays attention to details
- Enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful connections
- Works well as part of a team
- Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers
- Takes initiative and problem-solves with confidence
- Believes every resident deserves dignity, respect, and exceptional care
Qualifications
- Current listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous long-term care or senior living experience preferred
- Ability to recognize and communicate changes in resident condition
- Strong teamwork, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Our Hospitality Promise
At WhiteStone, hospitality isn't just what we do. It's who we are.
Every day we strive to:
- Greet everyone warmly and by name
- Treat residents, families, guests, and coworkers with respect
- Anticipate needs and provide exceptional service
- Listen actively and respond with enthusiasm
- Celebrate diversity and foster belonging
- Make every person feel valued and important
- Ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
Our Wellness Philosophy
We believe wellness goes beyond physical health. We support the whole person through:
- Emotional Wellness
- Environmental Wellness
- Health Services
- Intellectual Wellness
- Physical Wellness
- Social Wellness
- Spiritual Wellness
- Vocational Wellness
Together, we create a thriving community where residents and team members can live well and flourish.
Physical Requirements
This position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and assisting residents throughout the workday. Candidates must be able to safely perform resident care responsibilities and meet all applicable safety and PPE requirements.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Build lasting relationships with residents and families
- Make a meaningful impact every day
- Work alongside a supportive and caring team
- Help residents live life to the fullest
- Be part of a community that feels like family