Certified Nursing Assistant

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

7 holidays + birthday day off

403(b) retirement plan

Discounted employee meals

Job summary

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct care for geriatric residents. You will support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care under nursing supervision.

Qualified candidates hold an Illinois CNA certificate, high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months. We offer competitive pay, PTO, and a supportive, values-driven team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Successful completion of Illinois state-approved CNA program (within 120 days of employment).
• Current CPR registration or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (hygiene, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, transfers).
• Take vital signs, record weights, collect specimens, apply topical creams under supervision.
• Report changes to nurse and advocate for resident preferences.
• Participate in shift handoffs and ensure consistent care across residents.
• Document intake, outputs, meals, and daily performance metrics.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, homelike environment respecting privacy and HIPAA.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA course completion

Job description

Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center – Rockford, IL
Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.50 / hour (Depending on experience)
Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM(1st Shift), 2:30 PM-11:00 PM (2nd Shift), 10:30 PM- 7:00 AM (3rd Shift)

Full- Time or Part- Time

Why Choose Fairhaven?

For over 55 years, Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center has been a trusted cornerstone of the Rockford community. We are deeply committed to serving our residents with the utmost dignity and respect—and we care for our staff in the exact same way. If you are looking for a supportive, family-like environment where your hard work is genuinely recognized and rewarded, we would love to meet you!

What We Offer Our Team:

• Competitive Pay: $18.00 - $19.50/ hr + shift differentials and extra incentives.
• Work-Life Balance: Reliable, consistent schedule
• Open- Door Culture: We value your feedback and ideas. Our leadership team listens, communicates transparently, and respects your input.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Earn time off to relax and recharge.
• Holidays & Recognition: 7 Paid Holidays plus a paid day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 403(b)- retirement plan.
• Daily Perks: Enjoy heavily reduced-price employee lunches made fresh daily.

Your Impact & Daily Responsibilities

As a CNA at Fairhaven, you will directly enrich the lives of our geriatric residents. You will work within a supportive team environment to ensure our residents feel safe, clean, and comfortable.

• Direct Care & Comfort: Assist residents with daily living activities including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers.
• Clinical Support: Take vital signs, record resident weights, collect specimens, and safely apply topical creams under nursing supervision.
• Resident Advocacy: Act as the voice for our residents by listening to their preferences and clearly reporting changes in their well- being to the nurse.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in shift to shift bedside reports to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent care for our residents
• Accurate Documentation: Chart resident intake, output, meal percentages, and daily performance metrics.
• Community Spirit: Help maintain a clean, sanitary, and homelike atmosphere that protects resident privacy, dignity, and HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications We Look For

• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) and graduate of an accredited CNA course.
• Certification: Successful completion of an Illinois state-approved Nursing Assistant Training Program. (Per state regulations; candidates must be certified within 120 days of employment).
• Life Support: Current CPR registration (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Communication: Ability to actively listen and speak warmly with elderly resident, provide reassuring updates to families, and share clear updates with your nursing team.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand/walk for an entire 8-hour shift and comfortably lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Heart for Service: A compassionate, patient personality with a comfort level working in a Christian retirement environment.