Compassionate CNA: Resident Care + Growth & Benefits

Lutheran Senior Services; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Shift differentials

Retirement savings benefits

Education Financial Assistance

EAP

Wellness programs

Commuter support

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in the United States is seeking a compassionate CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care to residents, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to honor each resident as the director of their own care.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor residents, document care, and participate in care/service plans to enhance residents’ well-being. The role requires certifications and registry enrollment across MO/IL/PA where applicable.

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 Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.

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 residents’ 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 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

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

ADLs assistance

Education

CNA certification (MO)

CNA certification (IL)

Nurse Aide Registry enrollment (PA)

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services in the United States is seeking a compassionate CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care to residents, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to honor each resident as the director of their own care.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor residents, document care, and participate in care/service plans to enhance residents’ well-being. The role requires certifications and registry enrollment across MO/IL/PA where applicable.