Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$25 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Michigan post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $19–$22.90, across 29 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Michigan earn a median of $19.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Orchards Michigan, located in Big Rapids, MI is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our team.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Residents with daily living activities, to include delivering meals, turning and ambulating residents and providing plenty of fluids and nourishment meals throughout the scheduled shift
- Help Residents with personal hygiene
- Observe Residents and report any health issues to the supervising nurse
- Document Resident's food and fluid intake
- Assist Residents with feeding and serving nutritional supplements
- Making the Resident's beds and keeping their living areas clean and tidy
- Transport Residents within the facility
- Assist nurses and other staff as needed
- Adhere to professional standards and follow all facility policies and procedures
- Abide by all federal, state, and local requirements and standards
- Maintain the confidentiality of all Residents and Facility data
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Qualifications and Skills
- Current and Valid CNA certification
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills
- Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
- Keen attention to detail
- In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
- Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditions
- Physical strength and stamina
- First aid and CPR certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
From The Orchards at Big Rapids's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About The Orchards at Big Rapids
The Orchards at Big Rapids is a 100 (source: Medicare Care Compare: The Orchards at Big Rapids, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Big Rapids, MI, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: The Orchards at Big Rapids
Based in Big Rapids, MIHires in MichiganPay on its listings: 83.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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