Certified Nurse Assistant, Evening Shift

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

Provides daily supportive and functional care to residents in a compassionate environment, following established community care procedures and direction from nursing leadership. Works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team that centers residents as directors of their own care. The role includes supporting residents’ comfort, daily living activities, dignity, decision-making, relationships, therapies, and safety, while documenting care and communicating observations to nursing staff.

Requirements

Missouri: Current CNA certification.
Illinois: Current CNA certification.
Pennsylvania: Enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completion of the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry; must have successfully completed a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program or competency evaluation program and been enrolled in the PA Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities Nurse Aide Registry.
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 the scope of practice; answer call lights and requests and report observations to the nurse.
Address residents’ personal care needs and provide timely support while preserving their dignity and independence.
Observe residents for changing needs or conditions and report relevant information to the nurse.
Participate in residents’ care and service plans to help improve their lives.
Assist residents during mealtimes and feed residents who require full assistance.
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with residents and families, providing support with compassion and professionalism.
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 an 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.
Part-time employees: Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
Full-time or Weekend Option employees: Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.