Certified Nurses Aide - Per-Diem
Job Description
Job Description
2 per-diem
Sisters of Mercy Convent | Nashville, TN
$17.00 – $22.00 per hour
Do you want to work in a calm, respectful care environment with an ideal patient-to-caregiver ratio, where you can focus on quality care instead of high volume?
This is not a nursing home.
This is the Sisters of Mercy Convent, a private residence for retired Sisters. We are not open to the public, offering a peaceful, relationship-based setting focused on dignity, compassion, and individualized care with about 7-15 rooms at a time.
You will be supporting a small community of retired Sisters in a mission-driven environment where caregivers are truly valued.
Why this role is different:
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Low patient-to-caregiver ratio
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Private, non-public residential setting
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Calm and supportive work environment
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Strong team culture with consistent nursing leadership
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Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the nurse in providing direct patient care
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Check and record vital signs and report changes in condition
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Assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
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Observe, document, and report resident conditions and reactions
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Assist with mobility, ambulation, and outings
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Maintain resident comfort, dignity, and safety at all times
Required Qualifications:
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Valid CNA
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Current Basic Life Support Certification
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Geriatric/Gerontology experience required
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Professional, compassionate, and service-oriented
Preferred:
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Prior experience in religious/non-profit organizations
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Previous work with religious life strongly preferred
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Understanding and appreciation of the Sisters of Mercy mission and values
If you are looking for a CNA role where you can provide real care, in a peaceful environment, with time to connect and make a difference—this is the opportunity.