CNA,Brooking Park,Part-Time, Days, Short Term Stay

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness

Pay advances

Caregiver support

Leaves of Absence

Perkspot discounts

Commuter support

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Missouri and Illinois seeks compassionate CNAs to provide direct resident care across care settings. You will assist with ADLs, support feeding, and help residents maintain independence while collaborating with licensed staff.

Attention to safety, reporting observations, and participating in care plans are essential. Benefits include shift differentials and a range of employee support programs. This role emphasizes dignity and compassionate service to older adults.

Qualifications

• MO or IL CNA certification required; PA enrollment eligibility within 120 days if applicable.
• A desire to join a person-centered care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living care and assist with comfort according to scope of practice and nurse guidance.
• Support residents' personal care needs and dignity by encouraging independence.
• Observe changes in residents and promptly report to licensed staff.
• Participate in care/service planning to improve residents' lives.
• Assist during meals and support residents needing full assistance.

Skills

MO CNA certification

IL CNA certification

PA enrollment eligibility

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Maintains residents’ comfort; provides physical care with activities of daily living according to scope of practice; answers resident’s call lights and requests; reports observations of residents to the nurse
2. Handles residents’ personal care needs and support in a timely manner; helps maintain residents’ dignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible
3. Observes residents closely to identify changing needs and conditions and reports information to the nurse
4. Actively participates in residents’ care/service plans for the purpose of improving residents’ lives
5. Assists residents during mealtimes and feeds residents who need full assistance
6. Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and their families; provides support with compassion and professionalism
7. Supports residents’ involvement in decision making regarding their own daily activities; Assists residents with activities
8. Assists with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff
9. Documents care provided in clinical records
10. Maintains a clean and safe environment

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Missouri: Current CNA certification
• Illinois: Current CNA certification
• Pennsylvania: Enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completion of the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry (successfully completed a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program or competency evaluation program and has been enrolled in the PA Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities Nurse Aide Registry)
• A desire to be part of a person-centered care team
• Must be able to communicate with residents Prior experience with direct patient/resident care preferable

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical activities, demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 45 lbs. A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 09, $16.20/hour to $25.15/hour.

Eligible for shift differentials: Yes. $1.50/hour evenings; $1.00/hour nights; $1.00/hour weekends (States of IL & MO; May vary in other states).

All employees

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back
• Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution
• Education Financial Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness
• Pay advances (PayActiv)
• Caregiver support (TCARE)
• Leaves of Absence
• Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
• Commuter support

Part-time

• Extended Sick Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty Pay

Full-time or Weekend Option

• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Life insurance
• Disability (Long-term and Short-term)
• Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Pet insurance

Additional Information

N/A Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, mission-driven not-for-profit network that specializes in enhancing life for seniors, ages 62-plus. With 19 locations in Missouri and Illinois, we offer quality choices and exceptional support for retirement living. Through affordable housing sites, in-home services and senior living communities, we provide a person-centered approach to a comprehensive continuum of life choices. Building upon a tradition of excellence for over 160 years, Lutheran Senior Services is fulfilling its Christian mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.