Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, FT, Luther Crest
About The Position
Provides daily supportive and functional care to residents in a compassionate environment, following established community care procedures and the direction of nursing leadership. Works as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on residents as the directors of their own care. The role includes supporting residents’ comfort, dignity, daily activities, and participation in care decisions. The CNA assists with personal care, meals, therapies, and treatments; observes and reports changes in residents’ needs and conditions; documents care; and helps maintain a clean and safe environment. The position may involve emotionally upset residents or family members and exposure to airborne particles, chemicals, infectious waste, and diseases. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.
Requirements
- Current CNA certification in Missouri or Illinois.
- For Pennsylvania: enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completing the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry. This requires successful completion of a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program or competency evaluation program and enrollment in the PA Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities Nurse Aide Registry.
- Desire to be part of a person-centered care team.
- Ability to communicate with residents.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull 45 pounds.
- Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with direct patient or resident care is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Maintain residents’ comfort and provide physical care with activities of daily living within the scope of practice; answer call lights and requests; and report observations to the nurse.
- Address residents’ personal care needs and provide support in a timely manner while maintaining dignity and encouraging residents to do as much as possible for themselves.
- Observe residents for changing needs and conditions and report information to the nurse.
- Participate in residents’ care and service plans to help improve their lives.
- Assist residents during mealtimes and feed those who require full assistance.
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with residents and their families, providing compassionate and professional support.
- Support residents’ involvement in decisions about their daily activities and assist them with activities.
- Assist with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff.
- Document care provided in clinical records.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
- Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
- Education Financial Assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness benefits.
- Pay advances (PayActiv).
- Caregiver support (TCARE).
- Leaves of Absence.
- Retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
- Commuter support.
- Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees, in addition to benefits provided to all employees.
- Medical and pharmacy coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Voya income protection benefits (hospital, critical illness, and accident), and pet insurance for full-time or weekend-option employees, in addition to benefits provided to all employees and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
