Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Assisted Living (10pm-6:30am)

Senior Lifestyle; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the senior care sector seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide exceptional care to residents. The role involves monitoring health, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a supportive environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and CNA licensure, alongside excellent communication skills and compassion for residents.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Access to DailyPay application

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or related experience/training.
• CNA licensure required depending on state regulations.
• 1+ years of clinical/nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and monitor residents' status.
• Assist with medication reminders and daily living activities.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion

Dedication

Energetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Licensure (dependent on state requirements)

Clinical/Nursing

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Take and record vital signs.
• Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Transfer, position, and turn residents.
• Provide skin care to residents.
• Contribute to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services.
• Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respect residents’ confidentiality.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Area of Study: Clinical/Nursing
Years of Experience: 1+ years
Type of Experience: Clinical/Nursing
Special Certifications: CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations
Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations. Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills
Skills and Ability:
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Personal Attributes: Dedicated, compassionate, and energetic

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.