Certified Nursing Assistant - Compassionate Resident Care

Lutheran Senior Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & PTO Sell-back

Retirement savings with employermatch

Education financial assistance

Wellness program

Leaves of absence

Commuter support

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Springfield, IL is seeking compassionate CNAs to provide daily supportive care in a resident-centered setting. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support residents, assist with activities of daily living, meals, and documentation, while promoting dignity and independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with licensed staff, engagement with residents and families, and flexible coverage including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with residents
• Experience with direct patient/resident care preferred
• Comfort with teamwork in a person-centered care setting

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents’ comfort and provide ADLs per scope of practice; respond to call lights
• Assist with personal care, supporting independence where possible
• Observe residents for changes and report to nurse
• Participate in care/service plans to improve residents’ lives
• Assist during meals or with feeding as needed
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families with compassion
• Support residents in decision-making about daily activities
• Assist with therapies and treatments under licensed staff
• Document care provided in clinical records
• Maintain a clean and safe environment

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Direct patient care

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services in Springfield, IL is seeking compassionate CNAs to provide daily supportive care in a resident-centered setting. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support residents, assist with activities of daily living, meals, and documentation, while promoting dignity and independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with licensed staff, engagement with residents and families, and flexible coverage including evenings and weekends as needed.