Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care - PRN
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.
About your past
Tell me about a time you built a good relationship with a resident or their family.
What they are checking: Whether they care about residents as people, which matters in a place people call home.
Tell me about a time a coworker wasn't treating a resident well. What did you do?
What they are checking: Whether they protect residents and report concerns, since abuse and neglect must be reported.
What would you do
A resident who usually walks to dinner is now shuffling and seems confused. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they notice a change in function and report it to the nurse right away, as CMS rules require.
A resident with dementia refuses to take a shower. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they respect the resident and try a different approach instead of forcing care.
You notice a red spot on a resident's heel. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they report early signs of pressure injury to the nurse immediately.
The schedule is 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with alternate weekends and holidays. How does that fit your life?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work the hours, since dependable staffing is critical in long-term care.
A resident is losing weight and not eating much. What can you do to help?
What they are checking: Whether they encourage eating, track intake and report changes to the nurse.
About the work
How do you know when a resident who can't speak is in pain or distress?
What they are checking: Whether they read facial expressions, behaviors and body language, which the posting describes in detail.
How do you help residents with range of motion exercises, and why are they important?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that daily movement prevents stiffness and loss of function.
How do you document what you see about a resident's mood or behavior?
What they are checking: Whether they record specific facts the nurse can use for care planning and CMS records.
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