Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Assisted Living Part Time

Senior Lifestyle•La Grange, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing licensed nursing services to residents, following the guidelines provided by Senior Lifestyle Corporation. This position reports to the Director of Nursing/Health and Wellness Director and may be required to supervise other staff positions. The role involves taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording height and weight, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes in body functioning, assisting with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living. It also includes transferring, positioning, and turning residents, providing skin care, contributing to resident assessments and care plans, and caring for residents with dementia. The CNA will follow a schedule of resident needs, provide emotional and social support, and promote and protect resident rights, including informed decision-making, dignity, respect, and protection of personal belongings. They must report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid physical restraints, and support independent expression and choice. The role requires informing supervisors of resident issues or concerns, respecting resident independence, dignity, and confidentiality, and being familiar with emergency equipment, procedures, fire drills, and evacuation plans. Additionally, the CNA must attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings, strive to maintain a safe working environment, and perform other duties as assigned.

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
Experience working in a skilled, sub-scute, assisted living or memory care setting.
CNA licensure if required by state.
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.
English fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

Take and record vital signs.
Measure and record height, weight
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.
Contribute to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care.
Care for residents with dementia.
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 to make 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 concern.
Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
Respect residents’ confidentiality.
Familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
Understand duties during a fire drill and is familiar with evacuation plan.
Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
Adhere to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
Perform other duties as assigned.