CNA - Certified Nursing Asst 7a - 7p - Full-time (Scotia Village)

Brightspire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking compassionate caregivers to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to residents in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, ensuring their comfort and well-being through attentive care and assistance with daily activities. With a focus on empowerment and wellness, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The organization offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits and development opportunities, making it an excellent place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Low-cost Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan (401k)

Employee Assistance Program

Development Opportunities

Employee Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and assisting with daily living activities.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and report changes.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report changes in residents' physical condition.
• Assist residents with bathing, feeding, and personal care.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Scotia Village, a division of Kintura, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) dedicated to creating enriching experiences that exceed the needs of a diverse older adult population. Our core values include empowerment, choices, wellness, excellence, and financial strength, which guide our service to residents and teammates. Our healthcare center is consistently rated 4/5 stars, and our resident-to-caregiver ratios enable staff to provide exceptional care.

Essential Functions in This Position Include But Are Not Limited To:

1. Observe residents and note changes in physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, and report any changes or unusual findings to the charge nurse.
2. Transfer residents from bed to chair and vice versa.
3. Turn and position residents.
4. Bathe residents, including showering and tub baths. Use mechanical lifts and transfer residents from chair to tub chair for bathing.
5. Assist with feeding residents and prepare meal trays, including opening containers.
6. Take vital signs, record them, and track fluid intake and output.
7. Provide oral and dental care to residents.
8. Shave residents.
9. Assist residents with incontinence care and toileting.
10. Care for residents’ hair, including combing.

Benefits Include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Low-cost medical/dental insurance
• Insurance options for family members at low cost
• Disability and life insurance
• Vision program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PayCor access to earned wages before payday
• Development opportunities through Brightspire University and inSpire Leadership Academy
• Employee Scholarship and referral programs
• Faith-based organization committed to our mission
• Team-oriented environment focused on making a difference