Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) AM & PM Part Time AL

Senior Lifestyle•Chicago Heights, IL

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides nursing services to residents in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines. The role supports residents’ health, daily activities, independence, dignity, and social and emotional well-being. The position reports to the Director of Nursing/Health and Wellness Director and may be required to supervise other staff positions. The listed hourly rate starts at $19.00. The CNA monitors and records vital signs, height, weight, and fluid intake and output; assists residents with activities of daily living; provides skin care and restorative nursing services; and contributes to resident assessments and care plans. The role also includes caring for residents with dementia, recognizing and reporting changes or concerns, and following residents’ care schedules. The employee is expected to protect residents’ rights, privacy, and personal belongings, support informed choice and independence, follow emergency and evacuation procedures, attend required training and meetings, maintain a safe workplace, and comply with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a skilled, sub-acute, assisted living, or memory care setting.
CNA licensure if required by the 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.

Nice To Haves

English fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take and record vital signs.
Measure and record residents’ height, weight, and fluid intake and output.
Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report them 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 residents’ assessments and plans of care.
Provide nursing rehabilitation and restorative nursing services.
Care for residents with dementia.
Follow the schedule of residents’ needs set out by a supervisor.
Provide emotional and social support to residents.
Promote and protect resident rights; support informed decisions, dignity, personal belongings, independent expression, choice, and decision-making; report suspected abuse or neglect; and avoid physical restraints in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Inform a supervisor of resident issues or concerns.
Respect and encourage residents’ independence and dignity, and respect their confidentiality.
Be familiar with emergency equipment and procedures, fire-drill duties, and the evacuation plan.
Attend required training, in-service sessions, and staff meetings.
Help maintain a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and following safe work practices.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
Adhere to Senior Lifestyle Corporation policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.