Compassionate CNA - Resident Care with Great Benefits

Lutheran Senior Services; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and PTO Sell-back

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Education financial assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of absence

Perkspot discounts

Commuter support

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care for residents in a compassionate environment. You’ll work as part of an interdisciplinary team where the resident directs their own care to the extent possible.

You will support daily living activities, assist with meals, and participate in care planning, while documenting care and maintaining safety and dignity for each resident.

Qualifications

• Missouri CNA certification required for employment.
• Illinois CNA certification required for employment.
• PA Nurse Aide Registry enrollment/eligibility within 120 days of completing training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains residents’ comfort; provides daily living activities per scope of practice and notifies nurse of observations.
• Assists with personal care, encouraging residents to do as much as possible themselves to preserve dignity.
• Monitors residents for changing needs and reports to the nurse promptly.
• Participates in care/service planning to improve resident outcomes.
• Assists during mealtimes and with feeding when full assistance is needed.
• Builds relationships with residents and families with compassion and professionalism.
• Supports residents in decision-making about daily activities and engagements.
• Assists with therapies and treatments under licensed staff supervision.
• Documents care provided in clinical records accurately.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Person-centered care

Communication with residents

Direct patient care experience

Education

Missouri CNA certification

Illinois CNA certification

Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry enrollment/ eligibility

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care for residents in a compassionate environment. You’ll work as part of an interdisciplinary team where the resident directs their own care to the extent possible.

You will support daily living activities, assist with meals, and participate in care planning, while documenting care and maintaining safety and dignity for each resident.