Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

We also have some pretty great benefits:

• $1,000 sign-on bonus (p aid out in increments over the first six months)
• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Referral bonus program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance, nursing scholarships, & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

Givens Highland Farms, a continuous care facility in Black Mountain, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Prentice Lodge Team. Our performing CNA duties you're also responsible for housekeeping, laundry, and other utility jobs. This is a wonderful and unique position that will allow you to care for our residents, in more than one way. Schedule is Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4pm and every other weekend.

What you'll do:

• Assist nurses in the care of residents
• Transfer and transport residents
• Assist with feeding
• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Use of gait belt and proper body mechanics
• Be responsible for weekly resident accommodations by performing tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, blinds, window sills, trash cans, toilets, sinks, shower, and mirrors
• Perform daily bed making and light cleaning in each accommodation
• Clean resident laundry as requested
• Assist with daily continental breakfast delivery
• Support Dining Services as needed by serving as backup with delivering meals to each resident as assigned, clearing tables at the end of meal service and meal delivery to a resident accommodation when requested
• Daily clean common areas to include lounges, public bathrooms, Lodge Dining Room, stairways, and hallways
• Ensure the availability of clean, habitable accommodations for incoming residents by inspecting, and reporting repairs needed when units are vacated
• Check in on each lodge resident at the end of the scheduled shift and assist with any minor non-medical requests
• Be conscious of all safety rules and practices and endeavor to create a safe environment for staff and residents
• Actively participate, provide input, and support department and campus-wide meetings
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Active listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I (CNA) Registry
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Employee must have the ability and knowledge to lift and move residents safely
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10 feet with or without a mechanical device

Compensation: $18.50-$23.50 per hour, based on experience, plus shift differential pay and $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.