Compassionate CNA Caregiver — Resident-Centered Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Paid Time Off

Retirement savings with employer match

Education financial assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of Absence

Discount programs

Commuter support

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive care in a compassionate environment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to honor residents as directors of their own care and respond to calls promptly.

Responsibilities include aiding with daily living, meals, and therapies under licensed staff, documenting care, and maintaining a safe, dignified setting.

Qualifications

• 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 PA nurse aide registry.
• 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.

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.
• Handles residents’ personal care needs and supports in a timely manner; helps maintain dignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible.
• Observes residents closely to identify changing needs and reports information to the nurse.
• Actively participates in residents’ care/service plans for the purpose of improving residents’ lives.
• Assists residents during mealtimes and feeds residents who need full assistance.
• Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and their families; provides support with compassion and professionalism.
• Supports residents’ involvement in decision making regarding their own daily activities; assists residents with activities.
• Assists with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff.
• Documents care provided in clinical records.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Communication with residents

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Empathy and compassion

Physical stamina

Education

Missouri CNA certification

Illinois CNA certification

PA Nurse Aide Registry enrollment (within 120 days)

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services in Chesterfield, MO is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive care in a compassionate environment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to honor residents as directors of their own care and respond to calls promptly.

Responsibilities include aiding with daily living, meals, and therapies under licensed staff, documenting care, and maintaining a safe, dignified setting.