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

EverTrue•Peoria, IL

7d•$16 - $25

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 centers residents as directors of their own care. The role includes supporting residents’ comfort, personal care, activities of daily living, mealtimes, activities, therapies, treatments, and participation in care decisions. The CNA documents care, reports observations and changing needs to nurses, and helps maintain a clean and safe environment. The work is performed in a well-lighted, ventilated area with its own temperature-control system. Employees may encounter emotionally upset residents or family members, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases, including potential exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B within standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

Current CNA certification in Missouri or Illinois, as applicable.
For Pennsylvania: enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completing the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry after successful completion of a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program or competency evaluation program.
Desire to be part of a person-centered care team.
Ability to communicate with residents.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear regularly; sit, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and climb or balance and taste or smell occasionally.
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 is preferable.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with employer match contribution.
Education Financial Assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (PayActiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of Absence.
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Extended Sick Pay for part-time employees.
Bereavement Pay for part-time employees.
Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees.
Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Dental insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Vision insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Life insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Long-term and short-term disability for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident) for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Pet insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Shift differentials: $1.50 per hour for evenings and $1.00 per hour for nights and weekends in Illinois and Missouri; amounts may vary in other states.