Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1,500 Dollar

Heritage Healthcare

West Lafayette, Indiana

Posted Oct 13

Pay: Not posted
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: CNA license active state license in good standing
Term: Permanent

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License: active state license in good standing
Certification: CPR certification must remain current during employment CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Also asks: high school diploma or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent
Also asks: graduate of a State-approved CNA program Graduate of a State-approved CNA program

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Experience: one year skilled nursing experience One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred

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Bonus: $1,500 sign-on bonus Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) *1,500 Dollar Sign On Bonus*

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Day to day: routine daily nursing care to assigned patients the CNA is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards
Day to day: deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed.
Day to day: make independent decisions when circumstances warrant Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

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Heritage Healthcare

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You'd see RN, LPN, and CNA roles listed, with night shifts called out in the ads. You'd cross the river between the twin cities for restaurants, shopping, and errands, with the university campus toward the south end of town. You'd…

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Night shifts are advertised, with a $5/hour night-shift premium.

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Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U. S. We are currently seeking a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (C N A) to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invite you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the CNA is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our patients and family members.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a State-approved CNA program

Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

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Requirements

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

What's around it?

In West Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,225/mo
Household income: $34,891/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in West Lafayette, IN

NeighborhoodsNew Chauncey and Hills and Dales provide established, tree-lined residential pockets close to campus, while the Stadium District surrounds Ross-Ade Stadium with compact homes favored by university staff and faculty. Families frequently target neighborhoods zoned for Happy Hollow and Cumberland, which feature mid-century ranch and split-level architecture on peaceful residential streets. For larger lots and more accessible entry-tier single-family homes, the west and south sides of West Lafayette or nearby communities across the Wabash River like Highland Park and Battle Ground offer quiet suburban living slightly removed from student activity.

New Chauncey and Hills and Dales provide established, tree-lined residential pockets close to campus, while the Stadium District surrounds Ross-Ade Stadium with compact homes favored by university staff and faculty. Families frequently target neighborhoods zoned for Happy Hollow and Cumberland, which feature mid-century ranch and split-level architecture on peaceful residential streets.

For larger lots and more accessible entry-tier single-family homes, the west and south sides of West Lafayette or nearby communities across the Wabash River like Highland Park and Battle Ground offer quiet suburban living slightly removed from student activity.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: redlowgroup.com Source 2: aimeeness.com Source 3: apartments.com

Getting aroundCommutes across the Greater Lafayette region are typically quick and predictable, with typical drives to employment centers averaging under twenty minutes. Daily travel moves along corridors such as US-52 and across the multiple bridges connecting West Lafayette to downtown Lafayette, while Interstate 65 provides direct regional access toward Indianapolis and Chicago. Surface driving is overwhelmingly the primary mode of travel, and parking remains accessible for hospital shift workers, though autumn Purdue football game days create significant neighborhood street closures and heavy traffic near Ross-Ade Stadium.

Commutes across the Greater Lafayette region are typically quick and predictable, with typical drives to employment centers averaging under twenty minutes. Daily travel moves along corridors such as US-52 and across the multiple bridges connecting West Lafayette to downtown Lafayette, while Interstate 65 provides direct regional access toward Indianapolis and Chicago.

Surface driving is overwhelmingly the primary mode of travel, and parking remains accessible for hospital shift workers, though autumn Purdue football game days create significant neighborhood street closures and heavy traffic near Ross-Ade Stadium.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: redlowgroup.com Source 2: aimeeness.com Source 3: redlowgroup.com

OutdoorsLocal nature recreation is highlighted by the Celery Bog Nature Area, which offers dirt and mulch footpaths through conserved wetlands that attract birdwatchers and trail runners. Tapawingo Park hugs the Wabash River with paved walking routes and waterfront green spaces connecting the twin cities, while Murdock Park provides year-round recreation and popular winter sledding. Greater Tippecanoe County features larger regional natural attractions within a short drive, including Prophetstown State Park, the educational sanctuary at Wolf Park, and the historical grounds of Fort Ouiatenon.

Local nature recreation is highlighted by the Celery Bog Nature Area, which offers dirt and mulch footpaths through conserved wetlands that attract birdwatchers and trail runners. Tapawingo Park hugs the Wabash River with paved walking routes and waterfront green spaces connecting the twin cities, while Murdock Park provides year-round recreation and popular winter sledding.

Greater Tippecanoe County features larger regional natural attractions within a short drive, including Prophetstown State Park, the educational sanctuary at Wolf Park, and the historical grounds of Fort Ouiatenon.

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Relocation assistance advertised (amount not stated)

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Living in West Lafayette

West Lafayette offers healthcare professionals a distinctive combination of Big Ten academic energy, tight-knit Midwestern community living, and easy regional connectivity. Centered along the Wabash River directly across from historic downtown Lafayette, the city is shaped by Purdue University, which supplies world-class research infrastructure, guest lectures, and electric athletic game days at Ross-Ade Stadium. For relocating nurses, everyday logistics are practical: commutes are brief, typically taking under twenty minutes along corridors like US-52, and the area provides convenient highway access to Indianapolis and Chicago. Residential neighborhoods range from historic character in New Chauncey to established mid-century homes in the highly sought-after Happy Hollow and Cumberland school zones, alongside quiet subdivisions on the south and west sides. Natural escapes like the Celery Bog Nature Area and Tapawingo Park offer peaceful outdoor retreats after clinical shifts, while traditions like the Feast of the Hunter's Moon and Taste of Tippecanoe anchor local culture. While fall football traffic and collegiate weekend bustle require some lifestyle navigation, the city delivers outstanding schools and a balanced, livable home base.

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