Memory Care Caregiver CNA Required

Modena Green Oaks; Lake Bluff, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Immediate pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

EAP

Employee discounts

Team culture

Job summary

Modena Green Oaks is seeking a Memory Care Caregiver (CNA) to assist residents with daily living activities, promoting dignity, comfort, and independence in a supportive setting. This role operates under indirect supervision of a nurse or supervisor and follows established care plans, procedures, and guidelines.

Illinois CNA certification is required, with reliable attendance and compassionate interaction essential.

Qualifications

• Annual flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions considered).
• Dependable and reliable with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions, including in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including transferring, mobility, bathing, peri-care, toileting, and grooming.
• Support residents in meals, activities, appointments, and scheduled events; assist with walkers and wheelchairs.
• Accurately document care, complete shift summaries, and communicate with team members for continuity of care.

Skills

Attendance

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Decision making

Compassion

Job description

Memory Care Caregiver - Modena Green Oaks

Current Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required for this position.

Shifts Available:

• 2 Full-time staff member for the AM shift

• 4 Full-time staff members for the PM shift

Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors?

At Solera Senior Living, we are guided by our Core Values—Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity in everything we do. We’re seeking for a Caregiver who is detail oriented, compassionate, and committed to providing safe, high-quality care to our residents.

What Solera Offers You

• A growing company with opportunities for career advancement

• Immediate pay access — no more waiting for payday

• Tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth

• Comprehensive medical benefits with discounted gym memberships

• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Perks and employee discount programs

• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture

General Summary

As a Caregiver (CNA), you will assist residents with daily living activities while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence. This role works under the indirect supervision of a Nurse or Supervisor and follows established care plans, procedures, and guidelines.

Caregiver Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including transferring, mobility, bathing, changing briefs, peri-care, toileting, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, and changing bed linens to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and safety.

• Support residents in attending meals, activities, appointments, and other scheduled events, including assisting with walkers, pushing wheelchairs, and monitoring daily schedules.

• Accurately document care provided, complete shift summaries, and communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care.

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop, or sit for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or assist with moving objects or individuals weighing over 50 lbs.

• Ability to maintain focus on safety, accuracy, and attention to detail throughout the shift.

Requirements

• Annual flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions considered).

Caregiver Specific Skills & Qualifications

• Dependable and reliable with strong attendance and punctuality.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to make sound, independent decisions, including in stressful situations.

• Compassionate, respectful, and professional when interacting with residents, families, team members, and the public.

• Genuine concern for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of older adults and their families.

At Modena Green Oaks, we’ve partnered with MemoMate, an AI-powered virtual interviewer, to make the first step in our hiring process simple, convenient, and engaging for all candidates.

Solera Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.