CNA

Arrowleaf • Vienna, IL

2d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supportive Living Program (SLP) helps adults age 65+ live independently by providing them with housing in an apartment-style setting that emphasizes privacy and autonomy, while also offering services that support their health and well-being and providing a little extra assistance with the activities of daily life. This role is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of geriatrics & service care planning
• Skill in understanding and the delivery of theories and their application to the elderly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks
• Maintain and provide proof of a valid driver's license
• Maintain and provide proof of personal vehicle liability insurance
• Must be age 18 or older
• Maintains a current Illinois CNA certification
• Maintain First Aid & CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Implements residents’ specific goals as outlined in the resident’s Service Care Plan.
• Implements behavior intervention techniques as necessary.
• Ensures that the residents maintain and obtain their optimal level of health by completing routine health checks using basic in-home health care equipment.
• Reminds residents of their medications and treatments, according to the physician’s orders, and completes required documentation.
• Reports all health and safety concerns to a nurse or Manager.
• Assists in meal preparation, meal delivery and clean up.
• Helps to maintain the resident’s laundry and housekeeping.
• Participates in, instructs and promotes resident participation in recreation and leisure activities both in/out of facility.
• Displays a “can do” positive attitude and seeks out responsibility.
• Assists or completes the resident’s laundry/linens using a household washer and dryer.
• Assists in maintaining the inside/outside appearance and safety of the facility and vehicles.
• Possesses the ability to transfer residents safely in and out of the vehicles.
• Treats residents, families, co-workers, the public, state officials and consultants with respect, courtesy and tact.
• Listens to, uses good judgment and responds in a timely manner to the resident and provides follow up, keeping supervisor informed.

Benefits

• Professional & upward mobility opportunities
• Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year, after 6-month probation period)
• Health, vision and dental insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement plan for qualifying staff
• Dental, vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
• Up to $50,000 life insurance policy
• Travel reimbursement
• Up to 376 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• Up to 40 hours personal time
• 12 sick days
• 40 hours bereavement leave
• 12 vacation days (6 month probation period)
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED