CNA

Arrowleaf • Vienna, IL

2d • $18 - $18 • 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.

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.
• Completing routine health checks using basic in-home health care equipment.
• Reminding, if necessary, residents of their medications and treatments, according to the physician’s orders, and completing required documentation.
• Reporting 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 complete 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.
• Possess 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
• A family-oriented atmosphere
• Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year, available after 6 month probation period)
• Travel reimbursement
• Paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes paid holidays, Personal time, sick days, bereavement leave, vacation days (6 month probation period), and volunteer paid time off per year.
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!

What This Job Offers

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