Certified Nursing Assistant

Meridian Senior Living; Mount Zion (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct care to residents in Mt. Zion, IL. You will assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility, while maintaining accurate care records and reporting changes in condition.

Candidates must hold an active CNA certification, be at least 18, and meet health and background checks. A compassionate, team-oriented approach and excellent communication with residents and families are

Qualifications

• Must hold an active State approved CNA certification in good standing.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 as part of a team 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 health requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
• Provide incontinence care and positioning as needed.
• Keep accurate care records and report changes in residents’ conditions.
• Interact respectfully with residents, families, staff and visitors.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

CNA Certification (state approved)

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Glenwood of Mt Zion - Mt Zion, IL 62549Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Nurse

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.

QualificationsQualifications:

• 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