Nursing Assistant

Available Schedule: Full-Time | 6 AM to 6 PM or 6 PM to 6 AM
Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour | Increased upon certification | Shift differential may apply based on shift

Why Kendal?

At Kendal at Lexington, our Nursing Assistants are respected professionals who provide essential, person-centered care in a supportive and welcoming environment. Our community is guided by the Quaker values of equality, peace, simplicity, integrity, and community. These values shape how we work together and care for others.

We maintain an above-industry standard staff-to-resident ratio, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and provide attentive, high-quality care. If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for a workplace where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

• Provide compassionate care and assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility


• Support residents in maintaining independence and dignity


• Monitor and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being


• Assist with meals and ensure residents are comfortable and supported


• Ambulate, reposition, and transfer residents safely


• Respond promptly to call bells and resident needs


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment


• Accurately document care, including vital signs, weights, and intake


• Communicate effectively with team members, residents, and families


• Follow infection control procedures and safety standards


• Complete assigned duties and support a positive team environment

What You Bring

• Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program


• Scheduled date to take the CNA certification exam or currently certified


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong time management and prioritization abilities


• Dependable attendance and punctuality


• A compassionate, team-oriented mindset


• Flexibility to work scheduled shifts and occasional additional hours as needed

Benefits

• Above-industry standard staff-to-resident ratios


• Person-centered care approach


• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans


• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions


• Paid time off, paid holidays, and two floating holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Access to onsite wellness facilities, including fitness center and indoor pool


• Discounted employee meals


• Employee referral bonus program


• Staff recognition fund


• A supportive, values-driven team environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods


• Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, and lift


• Must be able to assist in transferring residents weighing between 50 to 250 pounds

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification required upon hire within 120 days