CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Ascension Healthcare; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading non-profit health system dedicated to providing personalized care to seniors. In this rewarding role, you will assist with patient care activities, ensuring safety and comfort for residents. With a focus on community impact and personal growth, this position offers the chance to build meaningful relationships while making a difference in the lives of others. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement and a variety of benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance. Step into a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Nurse Aide required prior to hire.
• BLS certification preferred from recognized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities and daily living tasks.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Personal Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Details

+ Department: Skilled Nursing

+ Schedule: Full-Time Nights

+ Facility: Saint Joseph Village

+ Location: Freeport, IL

+ Salary Range: $17.31 - $25.09 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with basic patient care activities.
2. Assist with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
3. Assist patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
4. Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
5. Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly. Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
6. Assist in providing care appropriate to a specific population by facilitating time and individualized care of assigned patients.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. Nurse Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
2. BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension Senior Living will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.