Long term care CNA

The Lodge at Heritage Grove Estates (SNF) -

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Heritage Grove Estates | Topeka, Kansas
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Full-Time CNAs | Starting Wage: $20.00/Hour

Why Join Heritage Grove Estates?

At Heritage Grove Estates, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a team that values the work you do, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the difference you make in the lives of our residents every day.

✔ Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour
✔ $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time CNAs
✔ Supportive, team-oriented work environment
✔ Opportunities for career advancement and development
✔ Leadership that values and listens to staff
✔ Meaningful work where you truly make a difference

Position Overview

Heritage Grove Estates is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our skilled nursing team.

We are offering a starting wage of $20.00 per hour, plus a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time CNAs.

As a CNA, you will provide direct, hands-on care to residents while supporting their dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life. You will assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, and other needs in accordance with individualized care plans.

Our CNAs are an essential part of the clinical team. Because you spend significant time directly with residents, you play a critical role in recognizing changes in condition, communicating concerns to licensed nursing staff, and helping ensure every resident receives compassionate and responsive care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and personal care

• Assist residents with meals, hydration, and nutritional needs in accordance with individualized care plans

• Safely assist with transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and mobility using appropriate equipment and established safety procedures

• Reposition residents as directed to promote comfort, skin integrity, and pressure injury prevention

• Accurately obtain and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure, as assigned

• Observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising nurse

• Respond promptly and professionally to call lights and resident requests

• Provide appropriate assistance with incontinence care and toileting while protecting resident privacy and dignity

• Follow individualized care plans and nursing instructions when providing resident care

• Maintain resident rooms and care areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition

• Follow infection prevention practices, including proper hand hygiene, PPE utilization, and standard or transmission-based precautions as applicable

• Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, nurses, coworkers, and members of the interdisciplinary team

• Accurately document assigned resident care and services according to facility procedures

• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, changes in condition, allegations, or resident safety concerns to the appropriate licensed nurse

• Protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal preferences

• Follow Heritage Grove Estates policies and all applicable federal and Kansas requirements governing resident care

Qualifications

• Current, active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) status in Kansas, meeting applicable state requirements

• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or healthcare experience preferred but not required

• Compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults and individuals with varying physical and cognitive needs

• Dependable attendance and commitment to assigned schedules

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to follow 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, and changes in condition

• Ability to manage multiple resident needs in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care

Benefits

• Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time CNAs

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Care Cash Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program — Earn up to $2,500

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Heritage Grove Estates, we believe a CNA position can be the beginning of a rewarding long-term healthcare career.

Whether you want to strengthen your CNA skills, pursue additional certifications, continue your education toward becoming an LPN or RN, or eventually move into a leadership position, we are committed to supporting employees who demonstrate compassion, reliability, accountability, and a desire to grow.

About Us

Heritage Grove Estates proudly serves the Topeka, Kansas community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services focused on compassion, dignity, safety, and quality.

We believe exceptional resident care begins with exceptional team members. Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to provide the level of care our residents deserve.

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate CNA looking for competitive compensation, professional growth, and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join Heritage Grove Estates and learn more about our $20.00 starting wage and $3,000 Full-Time Sign-On Bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Heritage Grove Estates 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

Heritage Grove Estates 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, 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 after appropriate training

• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs and emergency situations

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation