Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Assisted Living - 6:00 am-2:00 pm Every Other Weekend

Senior Lifestyle•Lincolnwood, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for caring for the residents under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), LPN/LVN, or Director of Health & Wellness. The role involves providing direct resident care, including taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring resident safety and well-being. The CNA will also contribute to resident assessments and care plans, provide emotional and social support, and uphold resident rights.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
1+ years of Clinical/Nursing experience
CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations
Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Dedicated, compassionate, and energetic personal attributes.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Responsibilities

Take and record vital signs.
Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output.
Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
Transfer, position, and turn residents.
Provide skin care to residents.
Contribute to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care.
Provide nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services.
Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
Provide emotional and social support to residents.
Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
Supervise and direct other clinical staff as needed.
Respect residents’ confidentiality.