CNA
About The Position
Join the nursing team at The Mather Evanston, a vibrant Life Plan Community where exceptional care, wellness, and meaningful relationships come together. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you’ll play an important role in creating exceptional experiences for our residents while providing compassionate, person-centered care across our senior living community. At The Mather, we believe great care goes beyond completing a task, it’s about knowing the person you’re caring for, supporting their independence, and helping them live well. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team while building meaningful connections with residents and their families in an environment that values your skills, contributions, and professional growth. This part-time opportunity offers multiple shift options to accommodate different schedules, with opportunities available across a variety of shifts. Shift differentials and weekend differentials may also be available, providing additional earning opportunities based on the applicable schedule. If you’re a CNA who takes pride in providing compassionate care, creating positive experiences, and making a difference in the lives of older adults, we’d love to have you join The Mather Evanston team.
Requirements
- Current Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
- High School Graduate.
- Completion of Nursing Assistant Certificate program.
- CPR/AED certification.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of infection control and safety principles.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Follows policies and practices that ensure consistency with current standards promulgated by and appropriate local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.
- Identifies and reports deviations from safe practices and any risk management issues.
- Is competent in acting in emergency situations based on Safety Manual, Emergency Preparedness and other policies.
- Complies with Mather Code of Conduct, policies, Compliance Program, and all applicable laws and regulations in performance of one’s job duties; reports all known and suspected violations to his/her supervisor or manager, Mather Compliance Officer, a Human Resources representative, or the confidential employee helpline.
- Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
- Provides input for the development of a care plan/service plan.
- Implements interventions established in the care plan at the direction of the licensed staff.
- Performs personal care for residents, as needed, i.e. , bathing, dressing, etc.
- Understands and implements the principles of infection control and prevention; complies with company policies and procedures and wears PPE as directed.
- Utilizes and complies with company policies, practices, and procedures to promote a culture of safety and employee and resident safety.
- Documents care per documentation policy and standards.
- Applies the concepts of the Mather Wellness Model and the 3 A’s in the care of residents, Achievement, Autonomy, and Affiliation.
- Reports of a resident change of condition to the licensed nurse.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the company Mission, Vision, and Values, and Nextraordinary philosophy.
- Uses a customer -focused approach to problem solving philosophy.
- Maintains a courteous and professional manner through interactions with others.
- Communicates with co-workers, residents and families in a timely manner.
- Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State and local privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Responsible for upholding resident rights.
- Interactions with employees, residents, resident representatives, and guests will reflect our commitment to inclusivity.
- Create exceptional experiences for internal and external customers in every interaction.
- Incorporates fiscal responsibility through the provision of efficient, safe and cost-effective practices in the delivery of care.
- Participates in orientation of new employees.
- Attends/participates in care center meetings, in-services and committee meetings.
- Increases personal growth and development through formal and informal education programs.
- Facilitates teamwork between functional departments to promote effective operations.
- Participates in employee wellness opportunities.
- Operates efficiently within established parameters to maximize available resources.
- Participates in sales and promotion of the community.
Benefits
- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
- Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Extended illness benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance - free to all team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
