Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 7a-7p

River Bend Health and Rehabilitation

Asheville, North Carolina

Eligibility: Certified Nursing AssistantsNursing Assistants & AidesSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 9 · New grads welcomed · reported

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Rehab
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed
Certification: Hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Also asks: Monitor and report changes in resident conditions to nursing staff.
Also asks: Demonstrate compassion, patience, and strong communication skills.
Also asks: #Brighton123
Also asks: Ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Apply now and join a team where your care truly matters!

Preferred

Experience: Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred, but not required.

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $5,000
Tuition assistance: Offered

Benefits

Dental insurance
Referral program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Vision insurance

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401(k) retirement plan + supplemental voluntary benefits
Employee raffles, recognition programs

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At River Bend Health and Rehabilitation, every employee plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents and strengthening our community. Our people-first approach prioritizes compassionate care, comfort, and meaningful connections. Staff are encouraged to grow professionally while delivering high-quality care that makes a lasting impact. Proudly located in the heart of Asheville, NC a career at River Bend is more than just a job; It’s an opportunity to build relationships, expand your skills, and contribute to a supportive, resident-focused environment. If you want a meaningful career where your work truly matters, River Bend is the place for you.

Benefits of working at River Bend Health and Rehabilitation

Employee raffles, recognition programs, “Employee of the Month”

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Tuition reimbursement / career growth opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance (with family plan options)

401(k) retirement plan + supplemental voluntary benefits (life, disability, accident, etc.)

Supportive team environment

Referral bonus program

Day shift available -

12 Hour Shifts

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our skilled nursing team. As a Certified Nursing Assistant at our facility, you will provide essential support to residents with daily living activities while ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality care. A CNA's role is invaluable in helping our team deliver exceptional outcomes!

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties, Responsibilities &

Qualifications

Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.

Provide support with meals, hydration, and overall comfort needs.

Monitor and report changes in resident conditions to nursing staff.

Maintain accurate documentation and follow care plans as directed.

Hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Demonstrate compassion, patience, and strong communication skills.

Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred, but not required.

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Ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Apply now and join a team where your care truly matters!

What's around it?

In Asheville, NC

Asheville, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,402/mo
Household income: $71,102/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Asheville, NC

NeighborhoodsWest Asheville—especially Historic West Asheville, Malvern Hills, and Bent Creek—is the hip, quirky, progressive pocket people actually name: old bungalows mixed with newer builds, funky shops, and a tight-knit feel after a decade-long renaissance. Central Asheville (Downtown, Kenilworth, Montford) is artsy, energetic, and historic, with walkable galleries, bookstores, cafes, and breweries; Facebook locals also flag Montford and the River Arts District for walkable shops and restaurants. North Asheville offers tree-lined streets, stately homes, and proximity to the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Stretching a budget usually means less-desirable sections of Black Mountain and Swannanoa or farther toward Waynesville, and fitting an $800–850 monthly rent typically requires a roommate.

West Asheville—especially Historic West Asheville, Malvern Hills, and Bent Creek—is the hip, quirky, progressive pocket people actually name: old bungalows mixed with newer builds, funky shops, and a tight-knit feel after a decade-long renaissance. Central Asheville (Downtown, Kenilworth, Montford) is artsy, energetic, and historic, with walkable galleries, bookstores, cafes, and breweries; Facebook locals also flag Montford and the River Arts District for walkable shops and restaurants.

North Asheville offers tree-lined streets, stately homes, and proximity to the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Stretching a budget usually means less-desirable sections of Black Mountain and Swannanoa or farther toward Waynesville, and fitting an $800–850 monthly rent typically requires a roommate.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: mymosaicrealty.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the typical Asheville commute at about 17.44 minutes, and Apartment Guide says transportation costs run 6% below the national average. After Hurricane Helene, roads and bridges washed out and left some communities isolated for weeks; scars were still part of daily life into 2026. Residents learn to avoid certain roads in peak tourist season, when visitor traffic clogs popular corridors, and a local realtor notes mountain terrain throttles infrastructure so roads expand slowly. These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking.

U.S. News puts the typical Asheville commute at about 17.44 minutes, and Apartment Guide says transportation costs run 6% below the national average. After Hurricane Helene, roads and bridges washed out and left some communities isolated for weeks; scars were still part of daily life into 2026. Residents learn to avoid certain roads in peak tourist season, when visitor traffic clogs popular corridors, and a local realtor notes mountain terrain throttles infrastructure so roads expand slowly.

These sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: thehonestlocal.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com

OutdoorsThe city sits between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, ringed by Pisgah National Forest and the Black Mountain Range. Named access includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bent Creek Experimental Forest, the North Carolina Arboretum (gardens, woodland trails, bonsai exhibit, adjacent to the Parkway), Biltmore Estate grounds, and more than 60 public parks. Nantahala Outdoor Center runs whitewater trips on the French Broad River just outside town; the Adventure Center of Asheville has 70-plus treetop challenge elements and ziplines. Locals hike to waterfalls and swimming holes off the Parkway and treat the mountains as a constant presence, not a weekend outing.

The city sits between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains, ringed by Pisgah National Forest and the Black Mountain Range. Named access includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bent Creek Experimental Forest, the North Carolina Arboretum (gardens, woodland trails, bonsai exhibit, adjacent to the Parkway), Biltmore Estate grounds, and more than 60 public parks.

Nantahala Outdoor Center runs whitewater trips on the French Broad River just outside town; the Adventure Center of Asheville has 70-plus treetop challenge elements and ziplines. Locals hike to waterfalls and swimming holes off the Parkway and treat the mountains as a constant presence, not a weekend outing.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: exploreasheville.com Source 2: romanticasheville.com Source 3: outsideonline.com Source 4: thelocalpalate.com Source 5: apartmentguide.com

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Living in Asheville

Asheville is a small Blue Ridge city of about 98,000 that pairs James Beard dining and more breweries per capita than any U.S. city with trailheads in Pisgah National Forest minutes from downtown. Walkable West Asheville, Montford, and Kenilworth draw younger renters; North Asheville is leafier near UNC Asheville; Black Mountain, Swannanoa, and Waynesville stretch the budget. Median homes sit around $460,000–$500,000 and a one-bedroom can run about $1,300–$1,700, so $800s rents usually mean roommates. Drives average roughly 17 minutes, but tourist-season roads clog and mountain terrain limits new infrastructure. Helene in September 2024 killed 43 people in Buncombe County, devastated the River Arts District, and cut city water for over a month—some businesses were still closed in 2026. Daily life still means the Blue Ridge Parkway, French Broad paddling, the Arboretum, South Slope tables at Contrada or Curate, Hole doughnuts, and shows at Rabbit Rabbit, if you accept the housing math and peak-season crowds.

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Sources

As of 2026-09Source 1: mymosaicrealty.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: exploreasheville.com Source 4: outsideonline.com Source 5: thehonestlocal.com Source 6: apartmentguide.com

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Asheville, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.