CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

We're looking for a dedicated, compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team at Home of the Innocents! If you have a heart for helping others, specifically children, enjoy a supportive work environment, and are ready to take on a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

A Day in the Life

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will work collaboratively to ensure residents of the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center receive the highest quality of care. The Home of the Innocents strives to create an environment in which children, families, and team members thrive.

Schedule Options

Self-Scheduling – create your own schedule based on what works best for your work/life balance!

Days: 7 AM - 7 PM

Nights: 7 PM - 7 AM

Full Time and Part Time Schedules Available*: 24, 30, 36 hours per week

*Weekend shifts/rotation required

How This Position Contributes to our Mission 

• Assist residents with mobility, feeding, and personal care within the CNA scope of practice, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• Engage with residents in a way that's tailored to their needs, fostering therapeutic connections and brightening their day.
• Help organize enriching activities and maintain a clean, welcoming environment for residents to thrive in.
• Participate and assist with onsite and offsite activities and appointments which can include physically assisting with resident mobility and transfers.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures diligently, prioritizing the health and safety of residents and staff.

Skills and Qualifications 

• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Demonstrated use of good judgment, clinical expertise, and effective communication skills to deliver top-quality resident care.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility, integrity, and compassion when caring for individuals with diverse backgrounds and functional abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with nursing and other department personnel.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers, provided if needed.
• Current State Registered Nurse Aide certification (Certified Nurse Aide) in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Nursing / State Nurse Aide Registry, required.

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents  

• A trauma-informed environment  
• Comprehensive benefits package  
• Generous leave time  
• 401(k) with employer match  
• Training and certification opportunities  

Who We Are  

Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville’s longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness.

We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness.

We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community-expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals.

Home of the Innocents Impact

• • Total service recipients in 2025: 3,976
  • Campus size: 22 acres located near downtown Louisville
  • Residential Treatment Program: Second largest in Kentucky
  • Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city
  • 10 different programs serving children and families, providing services such as:
    • Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
    • Emergency shelter for children in crisis
    • Foster care and adoption support
    • Community-based behavioral health programs
  • Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Specialized facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help children thrive at Home of the Innocents!