Certified Nurse Assistant

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Webster Groves, MO

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About The Position

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, is seeking a Care Partner / Resident Care Associate I. This role provides person-centered care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents in an assisted living community, promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life. The Care Partner supports residents physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and cognitively while following Assisted Living regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Positive Approach to Care® principles.

The position uses a strengths-based, relationship-centered approach that recognizes each resident as a unique individual. The Care Partner builds meaningful relationships, learns residents’ backgrounds and preferences, and supports purposeful engagement, autonomy, and connection. The role also provides respectful hygiene care and works with families, the Wellness team, and interdisciplinary staff to identify and communicate individualized engagement and care approaches.

The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting residents in a mission-driven senior services environment and is able to support the organization’s faith-based mission and values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability to support the organization’s faith-based mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and learn their life stories, interests, occupations, hobbies, spiritual beliefs, family connections, and preferences.
• Identify what brings purpose, joy, comfort, and meaning to each resident.
• Engage residents in purposeful conversations and one-on-one interactions throughout the day.
• Encourage residents to participate in community activities, social events, spiritual programs, and wellness opportunities.
• Support residents in maintaining previous roles, interests, and lifelong passions where possible.
• Adapt activities to residents’ cognitive and physical abilities to create opportunities for success.
• Use Positive Approach to Care® principles to identify residents’ retained abilities and strengths.
• Recognize behavioral expressions as communication and seek to understand unmet needs.
• Redirect residents experiencing distress, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, or confusion toward meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Use residents’ personal histories, interests, and preferences to individualize redirection and support.
• Involve residents in daily routines and meaningful tasks when appropriate.
• Encourage resident choice, autonomy, and participation in decision-making.
• Support residents living with dementia in experiencing connection, success, belonging, and accomplishment.
• Partner with the Wellness team, families, and interdisciplinary staff to identify individualized engagement opportunities.
• Document and communicate resident preferences, interests, and effective engagement approaches to the care team.
• Preserve residents’ dignity by maintaining personal hygiene and ensuring residents are clean and odor-free.
• Provide proper and thorough perineal care while maintaining privacy, comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Provide hygiene care respectfully and promptly, recognizing each resident’s needs and preferences.
• Follow Joint Commission standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Support person-centered care planning and individualized resident services.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices.
• Immediately report incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Support emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures.
• Practice safe resident handling and transfer techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and care planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED