Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Concordia Village - FT Days

Lutheran Senior Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Pay activations (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of Absence

Perkspot discounts

Commuter support

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Illinois is seeking a CN A to provide compassionate daily care to residents in a faith-based, not-for-profit setting. You will assist with ADLs, monitor needs, and document observations under supervision.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, teamwork with licensed staff, and maintaining resident dignity during meals and activities. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates person-centered care
• Communicates effectively with residents
• Supports daily living activities and safety

Responsibilities

• Maintains residents’ comfort and provides ADL support; answers call lights and reports observations to nurse
• Assists with personal care and promotes independence
• Observes residents for changes and communicates with the nurse
• Participates in care/service planning to improve residents’ lives
• Assists during meals and feeds as needed
• Builds relationships with residents and families with compassion and professionalism
• Supports residents’ involvement in daily activities and decisions
• Assists with therapies and treatments under licensed staff
• Documents care in clinical records
• Maintains a clean and safe environment

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Team player

Education

CNA certification (IL)

CNA certification (MO)

Enrollment in PA Nurse Aide Registry (PA)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Maintains residents’ comfort; provides physical care with activities of daily living according to scope of practice; answers resident’s call lights and requests; reports observations of residents to the nurse
2. Handles residents’ personal care needs and support in a timely manner; helps maintain residents’ dignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible
3. Observes residents closely to identify changing needs and conditions and reports information to the nurse
4. Actively participates in residents’ care/service plans for the purpose of improving residents’ lives
5. Assists residents during mealtimes and feeds residents who need full assistance
6. Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and their families; provides support with compassion and professionalism
7. Supports residents’ involvement in decision making regarding their own daily activities; Assists residents with activities
8. Assists with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff
9. Documents care provided in clinical records
10. Maintains a clean and safe environment

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Missouri: Current CNA certification
• Illinois: Current CNA certification
• Pennsylvania: Enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completion of the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry (successfully completed a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program or competency evaluation program and has been enrolled in the PA Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities Nurse Aide Registry)
• A desire to be part of a person-centered care team
• Must be able to communicate with residents Prior experience with direct patient/resident care preferable

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical activities, demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 45 lbs. A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 09, $16.20/hour to $25.15/hour.

Eligible for shift differentials: Yes. $1.50/hour evenings; $1.00/hour nights; $1.00/hour weekends (States of IL & MO; May vary in other states).

All employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back
• Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution
• Education Financial Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness
• Pay advances (PayActiv)
• Caregiver support (TCARE)
• Leaves of Absence
• Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
• Commuter support

Part-time

• Extended Sick Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty Pay

Full-time or Weekend Option

• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Life insurance
• Disability (Long-term and Short-term)
• Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Pet insurance

Additional Information

N/A Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, mission-driven not-for-profit network that specializes in enhancing life for seniors, ages 62-plus. With 19 locations in Missouri and Illinois, we offer quality choices and exceptional support for retirement living. Through affordable housing sites, in-home services and senior living communities, we provide a person-centered approach to a comprehensive continuum of life choices. Building upon a tradition of excellence for over 160 years, Lutheran Senior Services is fulfilling its Christian mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.