Certified Nurse Aide - Full Time Nights - Kent Crossing

Certified Nursing Assistant (CENA)
Optalis Healthcare – Kent Crossing
Location: 2320 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Shifts Available: Full-Time & Part-Time | Night | 12-Hour Shifts

Be the Heart of Care. Be a CENA at Kent Crossing.

Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life every single day? Do you believe in kindness, teamwork, and the healing power of compassion? At Optalis Healthcare at Kent Crossing, we’re looking for Certified Nursing Assistants (CENAs) who want more than just a job—they want to be part of something meaningful.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or fresh out of training, we welcome your energy, heart, and commitment to caring.

✨ What You’ll Do:

• Help residents with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and grooming – you’ll be their everyday hero

• Provide emotional support, smiles, and compassionate companionship

• Take and record vital signs and report changes to nursing staff

• Assist with mobility, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises ‍♀️

• Ensure resident rooms are clean, comfortable, and safe

• Work side-by-side with nurses, therapists, and other teammates to ensure top-quality care

What You Bring:

• Completion of a state-approved CENA program

• Current Michigan CENA certification

• Strong communication skills and a heart full of empathy

• Team player attitude and a “let’s get it done” spirit

• Physical stamina and emotional strength—you bring calm in the chaos

• A genuine desire to make our residents feel respected, cared for, and valued

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive pay with shift differentials

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) that actually gives you time off

• 401(k) with employer match

• Training and advancement opportunities – we promote from within!

• A beautiful facility, a team that feels like family, and a culture that believes in YOU

Be proud of where you work. Be proud of what you do.

Join the Optalis family at Kent Crossing and become part of a team that’s changing lives—one resident, one smile, one shift at a time.

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