Evening CNA/Resident Assistant — Compassionate Caregiver

Sisters-of-St.-Franci; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount St. Francis Center is seeking a dedicated Caregiver (CNA/Resident Assistant) for full-time second shift in Dubuque, IA. You will provide compassionate, hands-on care to Sisters, supporting comfort, dignity, and community participation.

You will assist nurses, respond to call lights, and help with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and daily living tasks. Strong teamwork, safety, and infection-control practices are essential.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or Nurse Aide experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Completion of food service and food handling training.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff in providing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to the Sisters, supporting their physical comfort, dignity, and participation in community life.
• Assist the nurse on shift in responding to Sisters’ health-related needs and emergencies.
• Respond promptly to call lights in Clare and Francis buildings.
• Support Sisters with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, repositioning, and mobility.
• Assist with meal service by delivering food and beverages, helping Sisters who require assistance with eating, and maintaining kitchenette cleanliness.
• Change bed linens and clean beds according to the established cleaning schedule.
• Assist with walking, exercise, and safe transportation of Sisters throughout the campus.
• Support Sisters’ participation in activity programs.
• Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight as directed by the nurse.
• Assist with safe physical transfers following established lifting guidelines.

Skills

CNA certification

Resident care

Health monitoring

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food service training

Job description

Mount St. Francis Center is seeking a dedicated Caregiver (CNA/Resident Assistant) for full-time second shift in Dubuque, IA. You will provide compassionate, hands-on care to Sisters, supporting comfort, dignity, and community participation.

You will assist nurses, respond to call lights, and help with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, and daily living tasks. Strong teamwork, safety, and infection-control practices are essential.