Compassionate CNA: Resident-Centered Care & Team Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement match

Education assistance

EAP

Wellness program

Pay advances

Caregiver support

Leaves of absence

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Peoria, IL is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care to residents within a compassionate, team-driven environment.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, assist with activities of daily living, support meals, and document care while maintaining safety and resident dignity. Prior direct care experience is preferred and state CNA certifications are required 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.
• A 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 reports observations to the nurse.
• Handles residents’ personal care needs and support 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 conditions 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

Empathy

Team collaboration

Observation skills

Physical stamina

Education

CNA certification (Illinois)

CNA certification Missouri

Enrollment for PA registry within 120 days

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services in Peoria, IL is seeking a dedicated CNA to provide daily supportive and functional care to residents within a compassionate, team-driven environment.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, assist with activities of daily living, support meals, and document care while maintaining safety and resident dignity. Prior direct care experience is preferred and state CNA certifications are required where applicable.