Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Franciscan Ministries; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Job summary

Franciscan Ministries is seeking compassionate staff to support residents at The Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, medication reminders, nutrition support, and social and spiritual engagement.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma/GED and 1+ years of experience with seniors; CNAs may be required by state rules. Weekend differential applies; both full-time and part-time positions available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulations.
• 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders.
• Assist residents with transferring, positioning, and mobility, including use of lifts and wheelchairs.
• Support dining room services at meal times and document meal intake.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor.
• Document intake and care activities per community policy.
• Participate in enrichment activities and ensure residents receive meaningful engagement.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Skilled and Assisted Living

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents at the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. This position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders in accordance with care plans and established community policies and procedures. Assist residents with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. Assist with dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up, clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake. Monitor the residents' physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor. Deliver nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provide resident assistance as needed to ensure intake. Document intake per community policy/procedure. Participate in life enrichment programming and providing meaningful activities to residents. Document resident care timely and accurately. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education : High School Diploma/GED. Licenses/Certifications: Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulations. Experience : 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferred. The Village at Victory Lakes/ Lindenhurst, IL.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly. Up to $22/hour - Full-Time and Part-Time. Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour. #LivingJoyfully Min: USD $18.00/Hr. Max: USD $24.00/Hr.