Job Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Full-Time
Sisters of Mercy Convent | Nashville, TN
$17.00 – $22.00 per hour
Opening: FT 12-hour shift. 6am-6pm. Sign on bonus offered for FT.
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:
Low patient-to-caregiver ratio
Private, non-public residential setting
Calm and supportive work environment
Strong team culture with consistent nursing leadership
Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
Key Responsibilities:
Support the nurse in providing direct patient care
Check and record vital signs and report changes in condition
Assist with ADLs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
Observe, document, and report resident conditions and reactions
Assist with mobility, ambulation, and outings
Maintain resident comfort, dignity, and safety at all times
Required Qualifications:
Valid CNA
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Geriatric/Gerontology experience required
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Professional, compassionate, and service-oriented
Preferred:
Prior experience in religious/non-profit organizations
Previous work with religious life strongly preferred
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.