Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (Lead CNA)
Join Rhode Island's #1 Top Workplace for 2025 & 2026!
Home Instead of Rhode Island is seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team as Lead CNAs, providing exceptional in-home care for older adults throughout Rhode Island.
Recognized as a Top Workplace in Rhode Island for both 2025 and 2026, Home Instead is committed to creating a culture where caregivers feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.
Position Details
Weekend Differential Available
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Guaranteed: 40 hours of pay per week
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Service Area: Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Bristol, Newport, Charlestown, East Greenwich, Wakefield, North Kingstown, and surrounding Rhode Island communities
Why Home Instead?
At Home Instead, you're more than a caregiver—you’re part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence. We provide the support, flexibility, and appreciation you deserve so you can focus on improving the lives of older adults in your community.
Our Vision: We exist to expand the world's capacity to care.
Our Mission: To serve and honor our clients, families, and care professionals by providing extraordinary care with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Position Summary
The Lead CNA is a highly dependable and flexible caregiver who plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of care across our service area. This position is designed for experienced professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are willing to travel wherever they are needed throughout Rhode Island.
Lead CNAs are expected to be available to work up to 65 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments. In return, Home Instead guarantees 40 hours of paid work each week, provided the Lead CNA remains available for scheduled assignments and maintains satisfactory attendance and performance.
Lead CNAs are primarily responsible for:
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Starting care for new clients.
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Covering caregiver vacations, call-outs, and other staffing needs.
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Ensuring seamless continuity of care during client transitions and emergency staffing situations.
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Maintaining a small, consistent client caseload when not assigned to coverage responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
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Active Rhode Island CNA license
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Minimum of two (2) years of CNA experience
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Current CPR certification
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Current immunization records (MMR, Varicella, Influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, PPD, Hepatitis B, and Physical)
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Valid driver's license
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Reliable, insured, and registered vehicle
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Willingness to travel throughout Rhode Island
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Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
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Strong verbal and written English communication skills
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Authorization to work in the United States
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Ability to successfully pass a drug screen, criminal background check, and BCI screening
Benefits
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Guaranteed weekly pay (40 hours)
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One-on-one client care
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Mileage reimbursement
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Health insurance
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Dental and vision insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid training
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Flexible scheduling
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Paid time off
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Employee rewards and recognition program
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Tapcheck – Same-day access to earned wages
Responsibilities
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Provide hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
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Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
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Monitor and record vital signs
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Provide medication reminders
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Promote client safety and fall prevention
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Offer companionship and emotional support
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Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation
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Transport clients to appointments and errands
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Observe, document, and report changes in clients' conditions
Scheduling
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Full-time position
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Typical shifts range from 4 to 12 hours
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Start times as early as 7:00 AM and ending as late as 11:00 PM
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Occasional overnight shifts may be required
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Weekend availability is required
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Must be available to accept short-notice assignments throughout Rhode Island
Why You'll Love Working Here
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24/7 support from our office team
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A culture built on respect and appreciation
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Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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Open, honest, and transparent communication
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The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day
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