Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Franciscan Ministries; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Ministries in Wheeling, IL seeks a compassionate caregiver to promote residents' dignity and independence. You will assist with activities of daily living, provide medication reminders, and support social and spiritual pursuits while delivering personal care.

The role requires patience and empathy, with state guidelines affecting licensure and pay. A high school diploma or GED is expected, and 1+ year of experience with seniors is preferred; wage ranges from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulations
• 1+ year of paid or volunteer experience with seniors preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders.
• Assist with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting in and out of beds or chairs.
• Assist with dining room services, meal setup, delivery, feeding, and documenting intake.
• Monitor residents' physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse.
• Deliver nutritional supplements and document intake per policy.
• Participate in life enrichment activities and provide meaningful resident engagement.
• Document resident care timely and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.
• Maintain a compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor with residents.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

Overview

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

Skills & Abilities

Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.

Min USD $21.00/Hr.

Max USD $25.00/Hr.