Certified Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Living Career•Lake Forest, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Certified Nursing Assistant? At Lake Forest Place, you’ll join a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment. If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here. The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents. This role can be in skilled care department or assisted living department.

Requirements

Current certification as a nursing assistant with the Illinois Department of Public Health
Able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job
Ability to do simple arithmetic
Good communication skills
Interest in working with older adults
General knowledge of the needs of geriatric residents
CNA Certification in the state of Illinois.
CPR certified, Accredited by American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Carries out nursing care with the scope of education/training and ability as assigned by charge nurse.
Adheres to the policies and procedures of Presbyterian Homes standards of care of the nursing department.
Guards residents’ rights.
Communicates properly with co-workers, supervisors, other employees and visitors.
Interacts with residents to meet their social and recreational needs.
Uses good interpersonal skills in establishing a relationship with the residents.
Assists residents with activities of daily living as needed.
Preforms other related duties as assigned by Charge Nurse.