Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Franciscan Ministries

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Lindenhurst, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, and mealtime support. They also monitor the physical and cognitive wellbeing of residents and document care accurately according to community policies.

Qualifications

We are looking for a compassionate and patient Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist residents with daily living activities, medication reminders, and monitor their well-being. A high school diploma or GED is required, and CNA certification may be necessary based on state regulations, with a preference for candidates with 1+ years of experience working with seniors.

Job Description

Overview

Skilled and Assisted Living 

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents at the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. This position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders in accordance with care plans and established community policies and procedures.
  • Assist residents with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
  • Assist with dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up, clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
  • Monitor the residents’ physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor.
  • Deliver nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provide resident assistance as needed to ensure intake. Document intake per community policy/procedure.
  • Participate in life enrichment programming and providing meaningful activities to residents.
  • Document resident care timely and accurately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulations

Experience: 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferred

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.

The Village at Victory Lakes/ Lindenhurst, IL

Up to $22/hour - Full-Time and Part-Time

**Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour**

#LivingJoyfully

Min

USD $18.00/Hr.

Max

USD $24.00/Hr.

Franciscan Ministries

Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, is a nonprofit Catholic organization. For more than a century, we have cared for generations of families. We own and operate premier senior living communities that provide a spectrum of housing and care options including independent living, assisted living, memory support services, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and community-based home care. Our charitable programs include a domestic violence prevention center and shelter, and we provide scholarships and educational support for students attending an all-girls Catholic high school in the Chicago area.
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