Certified Nursing Assistant

Meridian Senior Living; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is seeking a compassionate CNA to provide direct care to residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility and incontinence support. You will document care and communicate changes to the team.

Join a caring community that values teamwork, integrity and respect, with opportunities to grow and make a real difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Active State CNA certification in good standing.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations.
• Experience with elderly care preferred.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong communication with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, mobility, and incontinence care.
• Keep care records and report changes in residents’ condition.
• Interact effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the public.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Description

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?

We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.

What do we offer to these great employees?

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.


• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!


• Flexible Spending Account


• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability


• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!


• Pet Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 401K


• Employee Assistance Program


• Referral Bonus


• Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.


• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!


• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Details About The CNA Position We Are Hiring For

As a CNA you'll provide direct care assisting residents in their daily activities. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, mobility and incontinence care. Additional tasks include keeping proper care records, reporting any changes in resident’s conditions, interacting effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active State approved Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state


• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations


• Previous experience working with the elderly


• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly


• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public


• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others


• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer