Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington, New Mexico
Why Join Cedar Ridge Inn?
At Cedar Ridge Inn, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a team that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the meaningful difference you make in the lives of our residents every day.
✔ Supportive, team-oriented work environment
✔ Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
✔ Leadership that values and listens to staff
✔ Meaningful work where you directly impact resident comfort and quality of life
Position Overview
Cedar Ridge Inn is seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team.
As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents while supporting their dignity, independence, safety, comfort, and overall well-being. You will assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, nutrition, and other individualized needs in accordance with established care plans.
Our CNAs are an essential part of the nursing team. Because CNAs spend significant time directly with residents, they play a critical role in recognizing changes in condition, communicating concerns to licensed nursing staff, and ensuring residents receive responsive, compassionate, and person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and personal care
Assist residents with meals, hydration, feeding, and nutritional needs in accordance with individualized care plans
Safely assist residents with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility using appropriate techniques and equipment
Reposition residents as directed to promote comfort, mobility, and skin integrity
Accurately obtain and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, as assigned
Observe residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse
Respond promptly, respectfully, and professionally to resident call lights and requests for assistance
Provide appropriate toileting and incontinence care while protecting resident privacy and dignity
Follow individualized care plans and nursing instructions when providing resident care
Accurately document assigned resident care and services according to facility procedures
Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition
Follow infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable precautions
Communicate professionally with residents, families, nurses, coworkers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team
Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, changes in condition, or resident safety concerns to the appropriate licensed nurse
Protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal preferences
Follow all Cedar Ridge Inn policies and applicable federal and New Mexico requirements governing resident care
Qualifications
Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification/status meeting applicable New Mexico requirements
Certification must remain active and in good standing as required for employment
Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or another healthcare setting preferred
Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and individuals with varying physical and cognitive needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Dependable attendance and commitment to assigned schedules
Ability to follow individualized care plans, nursing instructions, and established safety procedures
Ability to work effectively as part of a nursing and interdisciplinary care team
Strong attention to resident safety, comfort, dignity, and changes in condition
Ability to prioritize resident needs and adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment
Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality, person-centered care
Benefits
Competitive pay
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Care Cash Program
Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Grow With Us
At Cedar Ridge Inn, we believe the CNA role can be the beginning of a rewarding and successful career in healthcare.
Whether you are beginning your career, strengthening your clinical skills, pursuing additional certifications, or working toward becoming an LPN or RN, we are committed to supporting team members who demonstrate compassion, reliability, accountability, and a desire to grow.
About Us
Cedar Ridge Inn proudly serves the Farmington, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality.
Our CNAs are at the heart of the resident experience. We foster a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to provide the level of care our residents deserve.
Apply Today
If you are a compassionate and dependable CNA who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Cedar Ridge Inn team and build a rewarding career where your work truly matters.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cedar Ridge Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Cedar Ridge Inn is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.
Physical Requirements
Ability to assist residents with transfers, repositioning, ambulation, mobility, and activities of daily living
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move residents or equipment using appropriate assistance and mechanical devices when required
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, and perform resident-care activities for extended periods
Ability to safely operate resident transfer and mobility equipment following appropriate training
Ability to respond promptly and effectively to resident needs and emergency situations
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
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