About this role
Nursing Assistant – Day Shift
The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids | Sonida Senior Living
Find your joy here at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids!
Are you looking for a rewarding career where the work you do truly matters? Join our team at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, where you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while helping them live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible.
We're currently hiring a Nursing Assistant for our Day Shift:
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💰 Starting Pay: $18.00/hour and up
Our recently updated wage scale starts at $18.00/hour for candidates with no prior experience, with opportunities for higher starting wages based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications. We recognize that experience matters. If you bring caregiving, senior living, healthcare, or other relevant certifications and experience, your starting wage may be higher.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Sonida Senior Living, we believe caring for others starts with taking care of our team members. We offer:
• Competitive pay with our newly updated wage scale
• PTO available from day one
• Paid training
• Opportunities for education and professional development
• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance*
• 401(k) retirement savings with a discretionary company match determined annually based on company performance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
• Cutting-edge technology designed to make your job easier and improve resident care
Technology That Supports You
We invest in technology that helps our team spend more time caring for residents and less time dealing with unnecessary paperwork.
SafelyYou – AI-powered video technology designed to detect and help prevent falls.
Advanced EHR Technology – Automated care assessments help reduce busy work and allow you to focus more on providing quality care.
Sage – Helps improve call-light response times and overall service and care.
Microsoft Power BI – Provides easy access to important information and data to help our team make informed decisions.
What You'll Do
As a Nursing Assistant, you'll be an important part of our residents' daily lives. You'll help provide compassionate care while encouraging independence, dignity, and choice.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing compassionate assistance with activities of daily living while promoting resident independence
• Assisting with medications, treatments, and other care as permitted by applicable regulations and training
• Escorting and assisting residents throughout the community and outside as needed
• Assisting with meal setup, service, and cleanup
• Supporting and participating in resident activities and programs
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Observing and communicating changes in resident condition or needs to the appropriate team members
• Working collaboratively with other members of the care team
• Treating every resident with dignity, respect, compassion, and patience
What We're Looking For
We're looking for dependable, compassionate individuals who enjoy helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in nursing, senior living, assisted living, memory care, home health, or a similar setting preferred
• Relevant certifications are a plus
• Reliable attendance and commitment to scheduled shifts
• Compassionate and respectful approach to working with older adults
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and grow
New to senior living or healthcare? That's okay! We provide paid training and are willing to help the right person develop the skills needed to succeed.
Start Your Day Making a Difference
There's something special about starting your day knowing that your work will make a difference in someone else's life.
At The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, you won't just be filling a position—you'll be part of a team that helps residents feel safe, valued, connected, and at home.
If you're dependable, compassionate, and looking for a meaningful career with a team that supports your growth, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and find your joy at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids.
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.