Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Lutheran Hillside Village - FT Days

Lutheran Senior Services•Peoria, IL

About The Position

Provides daily supportive and functional care to residents in a compassionate environment, following established community care procedures and the direction of nursing leadership. Works collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team that focuses on residents as directors of their own care. The position is at Lutheran Hillside Village and is full-time, day shift.

Requirements

Current CNA certification in Missouri or Illinois; for Pennsylvania, enrollment or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completing the training program on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry, following successful completion of the required training and competency evaluation.
Desire to be part of a person-centered care team.
Ability to communicate with residents.
Prior experience with direct patient or resident care is preferable.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull 45 pounds.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with direct patient or resident care.

Responsibilities

Maintain residents’ comfort and provide physical care with activities of daily living within scope of practice; answer call lights and requests; report resident observations to the nurse.
Address residents’ personal care needs and provide support promptly while preserving dignity and encouraging independence.
Observe residents for changing needs and conditions and report relevant information to the nurse.
Participate in residents’ care and service plans to improve their lives.
Assist residents during mealtimes and feed those who need full assistance.
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with residents and families, providing compassionate and professional support.
Support residents’ involvement in decisions about daily activities and assist them with activities.
Assist with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff.
Document care in clinical records.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education financial assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (PayActiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of absence.
Retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Extended sick pay, bereavement pay, and jury duty pay for part-time employees and full-time or weekend-option employees.
Medical and pharmacy coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Voya income protection benefits, and pet insurance for full-time or weekend-option employees.
Shift differentials: $1.50 per hour for evenings, $1.00 per hour for nights, and $1.00 per hour for weekends in Illinois and Missouri; amounts may vary in other states.