Compassionate CNA: Resident Care & Dignity Advocate

Lutheran Senior Services; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement savings with employer match

Education financial assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services seeks a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care for residents in a compassionate setting. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support residents’ participation in daily activities, reporting observations to licensed staff as needed.

The role emphasizes maintaining residents’ dignity, assisting with mealtimes, and documenting care while upholding safety standards in a well-structured facility.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required in MO or IL; PA enrollment within 120 days of program completion in PA registry.
• Ability to communicate with residents and maintain dignity.
• Experience with direct patient/resident care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supportive care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Respond to call bells, observe, and report changes to the nurse.
• Assist with meals and feeding for residents needing full help.
• Support residents in care/service plans to improve lives.
• Document care in clinical records and keep a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Observation

Documentation

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services seeks a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care for residents in a compassionate setting. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and support residents’ participation in daily activities, reporting observations to licensed staff as needed.

The role emphasizes maintaining residents’ dignity, assisting with mealtimes, and documenting care while upholding safety standards in a well-structured facility.