Location & Practice Overview

The opening is based in Columbus, Ohio, within the senior living division of National Church Residences. Direct resident care takes place on site in a residential community environment that supports older adults across assisted living and related levels of care.

Facility Type Residential senior living community
Division Senior Living
Care Model On-site residential support
Reporting Structure Charge Nurse

Responsibilities

  • Help residents with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, grooming, turning, positioning, and safe transport.
  • Answer call lights promptly and carry out restorative activities such as range-of-motion work, ambulation support, and bowel and bladder training.
  • Obtain and record vital signs, weights, and related observations; enter data accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Prepare residents for meals, serve food, assist with eating, track intake, and provide after-meal care and hydration.
  • Keep resident rooms and living areas orderly, support new admissions as assigned, and notify the supervising nurse of changes in physical or mental status.
  • Follow infection-control standards, Resident Rights guidelines, and facility safety policies while communicating clearly with residents, families, and the care team.

Daily work centers on hands-on support that helps each resident maintain comfort and function under the direction of the nursing team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet Ohio credentialing standards for nurse aides and show the communication skills needed for day-to-day resident interaction.

Credential
Current Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide status required
Education
High school diploma or GED preferred; active enrollment toward preferred education accepted
Experience
Two to four years preferred
Communication
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English; solid interpersonal skills
Computer Skills
Familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office, and basic web use

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is hourly and non-exempt. Benefit eligibility for PRN status is set by the employer and typically differs from full-time packages.

  • $16–$20 per hour
  • Non-exempt hourly classification
  • Pay based on hours worked under the PRN model

Schedule & Work Environment

Status PRN — scheduled as needed
Work Site On-site residential community
Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling; regular lifting from 10 lb through 75+ lb
Conditions Possible exposure to noise, odors, illness, infection, and contact with residents who may be disruptive
Supervision Style General supervision with check-in when questions arise

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Support is directed to older adults who live in the community and need differing degrees of help with personal care and daily routines.

Population Older adult residents
Setting Residential senior living
Care Needs Varying levels of assistance with daily activities
Care Pattern Ongoing, day-to-day direct contact
Focus Maintaining comfort, dignity, and functional ability

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional content of the role is personal and restorative care that helps residents remain as independent and comfortable as possible inside a senior living community.

Personal Care Bathing, dressing, hygiene, grooming, and mobility support
Restorative Support Range-of-motion, ambulation, and continence training programs
Clinical Observation Vital signs, weight tracking, and intake monitoring

Role Highlights

The position is structured for flexible, as-needed coverage rather than a fixed weekly roster, inside a nonprofit organization whose sole focus is older adults.

  • As-needed PRN scheduling instead of a locked full-time pattern
  • Placement inside a nonprofit senior living organization dedicated to older adults
  • Restorative approach that prioritizes function and dignity alongside routine personal care
  • Direct collaboration with the Charge Nurse on a residential campus

About National Church Residences

National Church Residences is a nonprofit founded in 1961 in Ohio. It provides affordable senior housing together with independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and related services. The organization maintains a substantial footprint of communities across multiple states and is headquartered in the Columbus area.

Type Nonprofit senior housing and services provider
Founded 1961
Primary Focus Housing and care for older adults
Headquarters Area Columbus, Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

Is current Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide status required?
Yes. The posting requires current Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide credentialing for this role.
Does the work include restorative nursing activities?
Yes. Duties include range-of-motion exercises, ambulation assistance, and bowel and bladder training in addition to routine personal care.
Who provides day-to-day direction?
The position reports to the Charge Nurse and works under general supervision while following facility policies.
How physically demanding is the role?
The work involves frequent standing, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling, plus regular lifting and carrying across a wide weight range up to and beyond 75 pounds.
Is prior experience required?
Two to four years is preferred. Education preference is a high school diploma or GED, with enrollment toward that level also accepted.
Are meal-related tasks part of the job?
Yes. The role includes preparing residents for meals, serving food, assisting with eating, recording intake, and providing after-meal care and hydration.
Does PRN status guarantee a fixed number of hours?
No. PRN means work is scheduled as needed; pay is based on hours actually worked rather than a guaranteed weekly total.

PRN Nursing Assistant Role in Columbus Senior Living

This as-needed opening in Columbus, Ohio, places a nursing assistant inside a residential senior living community operated by National Church Residences. The day-to-day focus is hands-on support for older adult residents—personal care, restorative activities, vital-sign and intake monitoring, meal assistance, and accurate electronic documentation—under the direction of a Charge Nurse. Applicants need current Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide credentialing; a high school diploma or GED is preferred and two to four years of experience is preferred. Compensation is $16–$20 per hour on a non-exempt basis, with hours determined by operational need. The work is performed on site and requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, positioning, and mobility support. National Church Residences is a nonprofit founded in 1961 that provides housing and care services for older adults and is based in the Columbus area. The role emphasizes resident dignity, infection-control practice, and timely reporting of changes in condition while adhering to Resident Rights guidelines and facility policies.

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