Nursing assistant (NAC/CNA)

As a nursing assistant at CHCC, you will be an important member of a health care team that delivers mission-driven, patient-centered care. You’ll work in a clean, progressive and well-respected skilled nursing center. Join us!

Compensation:
• Licensed nursing assistant (CNA): $24 to $26.90 per hour, DOE.
• Nursing assistant registered (NAR): $20 per hour.
• Additional $1.50 per hour differential for evening shifts. $3 per hour differential for night shifts.

Forty hours per week, with a position available on day, evening and night shifts. A four-on, two-off schedule rotation ensures you’ll have some weekends off.

• Day shift: 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Evening shift: 2:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
• Night shift: 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Job functions:
• Ensure that each resident’s plan of care is carried out, including activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, eating, toileting, range of motion, bathing, grooming, positioning and basic skincare.
• Assure resident safety.
• Transport a wheelchair user to activities and meals.
• Apply and monitor resident safety devices.
• Practice infection control measures.
• Keep resident rooms neat and tidy.
• Attend in-service training as requested and required.
• See job description for additional duties. https://chcclynden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nursing-Assistant-Certified-Job-Description-2026.pdf

Qualifications:
• Support CHCC’s mission.
• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• A Washington state nursing assistant (CNA/NAC) or nursing assistant registered (NAR) license in good standing is required. If you are not a licensed CNA, NAC or NAR, please consider enrolling in this 5-week training program: https://lyndenhealthed.org/.
• Long-term care experience is welcome and appreciated, or CHCC will provide on-the-job training.
• Must be able to occasionally transfer and/or lift to 50 pounds when carrying equipment, when transferring a resident, or when assisting a resident in bathing or dressing.

Skills and traits:
• Team-orientated, able to work collaboratively with residents, family members and co-workers.
• Excellent attendance.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Detail-orientated and able to complete tasks as assigned.
• Able to provide a pleasant, positive and calm environment for residents.

Job Benefits:
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability).
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified employees.
• 403 (b) retirement and flexible spending accounts.
• Referral bonus program that pays up to $3,000 per referral.
• Homestead Fitness Center discount.
• Continuing education, mentorship, career advancement opportunities.
• Details at https://chcclynden.org/full-time-benefits/.

How to apply: Download the job description and apply online at (https://chcclynden.org/careers/).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other legally protected classification.

Christian Health Care Center is a non-profit skilled health care center and rehabilitation facility that serves Whatcom County residents. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provide a full range of healthcare services to people recovering from injury, overcoming illness, or in need of long-term care.

We believe that each therapeutic rehab patient and long-term care resident deserves to live in comfort, with dignity and respect. This core philosophy, along with our mission to provide healthcare with compassion and love in Christ’s name, is why your family, friends, and neighbors have trusted Christian Health Care Center since 1956.