CNA: Compassionate Resident Care Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer 401(k) with company match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of Absence

Perkspot discounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Peoria, IL seeks a compassionate CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care to residents under nursing leadership. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team that centers residents as the directors of their own care.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, meals, and maintaining dignity, documenting care, and participating in care/service plans.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in MO or IL.
• Enrollment in PA Nurse Aide Registry or eligibility within 120 days.
• Ability to communicate with residents.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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 to the nurse.
• Helps with personal care needs and supports residents to maintain dignity by encouraging independence.
• Observes residents to identify changing needs and reports to the nurse.
• Participates in residents’ care/service plans to improve quality of life.
• Assists during mealtimes and feeds residents needing full assistance.
• Builds meaningful relationships with residents and families with compassion and professionalism.
• Supports resident involvement in decisions about daily activities; assists with activities.
• Assists with therapies and treatments under licensed staff direction.
• Documents care provided in clinical records.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.

Skills

CNA certification

Communication with residents

Direct patient care experience

Education

PA Nurse Aide Registry enrollment/eligibility

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services in Peoria, IL seeks a compassionate CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care to residents under nursing leadership. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team that centers residents as the directors of their own care.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, meals, and maintaining dignity, documenting care, and participating in care/service plans.