CNA (Full-Time Evening) - Kendallville

Lutheran Life Villages • Kendallville, IN

209d • Onsite

About The Position

CNA (Full-Time Evening) – Kendallville Type: Full-Time Shift: Evening (2 PM – 10:15 PM) and every other weekend Are you a dedicated nursing professional eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors? Lutheran Life Villages, a premier senior living community in Kendallville, IN, is seeking compassionate and skilled CNAs to join our care team at our Kendallville campus. In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional hands-on care, support the wellbeing of our residents, and be part of a mission-driven team that fosters dignity, respect, and excellence in every interaction. WHO YOU ARE You are a compassionate and dedicated individual who thrives in a supportive, community-focused environment. With a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, you bring empathy and professionalism to your role. You are skilled in providing personal care and assistance, demonstrating patience and understanding towards residents, especially those with varying degrees of mobility and cognitive abilities. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a team makes you an invaluable part of our long-term care community. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a CNA at Lutheran Life Villages, you'll provide hands-on, personal care to residents under the guidance of licensed nursing staff. Your care, attentiveness, and support will help residents maintain their health, independence, and dignity.

Requirements

• Completion of the 105-hour Indiana Nurse Aide Training Program or equivalent.
• Active CNA certification in good standing with the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of medical terminology and elderly care needs.
• Patience, empathy, and professionalism - even in challenging situations.
• Basic computer proficiency for electronic documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous long-term care or senior living experience preferred, but new grads are welcome

Responsibilities

• Provide Personal Care Assist with bathing (bed, tub, shower), grooming, oral hygiene, skin care, and hair/nail maintenance.
• Support toileting needs, including incontinence care, perineal care, and emptying drainage bags.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Monitor and record food and fluid intake/output.
• Ensure residents have access to fresh water regularly.
• Change bed linens and maintain clean, organized resident spaces.
• Assist with dressing and undressing.
• Perform range of motion exercises and help residents ambulate or use mobility devices.
• Answer call lights promptly and observe for changes in resident health.
• Accurately document care provided and complete shift-to-shift bed checks.
• Report unusual signs, symptoms, or incidents to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and equipment.
• Support restorative and preventative care procedures.
• Assist fellow team members and participate in one-on-one activities with residents.

Benefits

• Celebrate You Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday every year - because you deserve it! Receive holiday pay at time-and-a-half when working any of our 14 recognized holidays.
• Time to Recharge Earn up to 17 days of PTO in your first year - with more as you grow. Shift differentials are available to reward your hard work during evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Health & Wellness Access medical, dental, and vision insurance - starting within just 30 days. Life insurance and short-term disability coverage to protect you and your family. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support when you need it most.
• Invest in Your Future Take advantage of education assistance, including our Achieve Your Degree program (in partnership with Ivy Tech). Plan ahead with a 403(b)-retirement savings plan, complete with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed