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The Laurels of Pender

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at The Laurels of Pender

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Job Description

 

Want to make a difference in someone’s life?

If you have patience, empathy, and a true desire to care for those in need, you will love working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at The Laurels of Pender! In this role, you have an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our guests. We look for candidates who are prompt, dedicated and enjoy caring for others.

The Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the leading employee benefits packages in the industry. This includes:

  • Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
  • 401K with matching funds
  • DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
  • Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
  • Zero cost uniforms
  • Legacy, our virtual community and rewards and recognitions program, exclusively for Laurel associates

When you work with Laurel Health Care Company, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration. Why just work when you can help shape a legacy?

Responsibilities

As a CNA, you will care for guests under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. Some responsibilities include:

  • Take and record vital signs.
  • Measure and record height and weight, intake and output.
  • Care for the guests’ environment.
  • Assist with bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Assist with eating and hydration.
  • Observe guests’ skin when administering care and reports changes to licensed nurse; provide skin care as needed.
  • Meet guests’ mental health and social service needs.

Qualifications

  • High school graduate/GED
  • CNA certification

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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Typical entry-level pay: $49k for Surgical Assistants nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$49k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$40k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $102k

Senior roles pay 65% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Limited

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
Typical: Postsecondary nondegree award

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024