Overview
Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT at Community Nursing Services
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – SLC Utah
Full-Time | Home Health and Hospice
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am–5pm, on-call, holiday rotation as needed
Position Summary
CNS is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support Home Health and Hospice patients in the greater SLC area. This role offers meaningful 1:1 care, greater autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a mix of adult and some pediatric patients.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly: Starting at $18.00+, We offer more hourly based on experience, education and work history.
- Mileage: mile reimbursement for qualified travel
- Benefits for Full-Time: 27 total benefit days – first year 10 PTO days, 3 floating holidays, 7 sick days, 7 paid holidays. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible after 30 days from first full month) 403(b) with company match, $1,500 Tuition reimbursement, $750 CEU reimbursement, FSA, AEP, and more! Nonprofit status may qualify toward federal loan forgiveness
Why Home Care at CNS?
- Better work-life balance than facility-based shifts and patient ratio
- 1:1 patient care with strong clinical support
- Autonomy with fewer interruptions
- Meaningful relationships built in the home environment
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care assistance to Home Health and Hospice patients including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure comfort and safety
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN
- Assist with light housekeeping duties related to patient care areas
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients and families
- Help with meal preparation and feeding assistance as needed
- Take and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Document care provided and patient observations accurately and timely
- Follow individualized care plans developed by the RN and care team
- Coordinate care with RNs, social workers, chaplains, and interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times
- Adhere to safety, infection control, and HIPAA guidelines
Qualifications
- Current Utah CNA certification in good standing (or able to obtain upon hire)
- CPR/BLS certification required (or able to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Home health or hospice experience preferred; pediatric experience a plus
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to caregiving
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
- Ability to manage field-based caseload and flexible schedule
- Comfort working in diverse home environments
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients (up to 50 lbs frequently, more with assistance)
- Ability to drive through Salt Lake City and surrounding areas as needed.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods
- Ability to navigate stairs and various home environments
- Physical stamina to provide hands-on patient care throughout the day
This job summary outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or skills required. All employment offers are contingent upon a criminal background check and drug screening.
Some benefits are available only to full-time or part-time employees or specific employee classifications.
*PTO, Sick and Floating holiday time accrues from hire date over a 12-month period.
**Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness is determined solely by the U.S. Department of Education. While CNS is a nonprofit and some roles may qualify under federal programs, CNS does not administer, guarantee, or provide loan forgiveness. Employees are responsible for understanding their loan status, confirming eligibility, and completing all required program steps. Program terms may change at any time, and CNS makes no assurances regarding qualification or approval.
Community Nursing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay: $18.00 – $23.58 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Community Nursing Services
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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