Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA

Apostolic Christian Skylines•Peoria, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Apostolic Christian Skylines is a continuing care retirement community located in Peoria, Illinois, offering a full spectrum of senior living options including skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapy, assisted living, memory care, and independent living. The community is devoted to the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of its residents, aiming to help them live as fully and independently as they desire in a loving, supportive Christian environment. As a member of this Five-Star Quality Rated community’s friendly, qualified staff, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will have the privilege to serve residents and make them feel at home. The primary purpose of the CNA role is to perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary for caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents.

Requirements

Ability to work independently.
Personality requirements include but are not limited to being a team player, possessing empathy, displaying work that reflects accuracy and consistency, effective communication skills, and compassion for the elderly.
Ability to work every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Current CNA certification in Illinois.

Responsibilities

Performs CNA skills.
Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner, willing to work any hall.
Identifies special resident problems, reports them immediately to the nurse, and takes an active role to help problem solve to resolve the issues.
Reviews resident profiles and perform nursing cares as outlined.
Able to work independently and is flexible to work all areas when needed.
Completes all documentation in assigned noted books and electronic records as related to cares given.
Answers call lights as quickly as possible.
Observe infection control procedures including, but not limited to, hand hygiene and wearing gloves.
Always leave the resident in a safe environment and ask, “Is there anything else I can do? I have time”
Ambulates and transfers resident per their transfer policy.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect and listens to each resident’s concerns.
Helps to mentor new CNAs- not discouraging; promotes the job in a positive manner.