Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

@ Franciscan Ministries
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Normal, IL
Posted 1 month ago

This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.

About the job

The Village at Mercy Creek, part of Franciscan Ministries in Normal, IL, offers assisted living and memory care. We seek CNAs to promote residents' dignity, assist with daily activities, monitor wellbeing, and deliver personalized care in a caring environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1+ years senior care experience
  • Patience and compassion
  • Ability to assist with daily living
  • Medication reminder skills

Qualifications

  • Certified Nursing Certification
  • Experience working with seniors
  • Ability to work with elderly with patience
  • Friendly and caring demeanor

Full job description

Overview:

The Village at Mercy Creek, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community located in Normal, IL. We offer Assisted Living with a Memory Care Unit. We are looking for

2nd shift (2p-10p) Full Time C.N.A's

and 1st shift (6a to 2p) Part Time C.N.A's to join our growing team.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents at the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. This position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with activities of daily living including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders in accordance with care plans and established community policies and procedures.
  • Assist residents with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
  • Assist with dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up, clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
  • Monitor the residents’ physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor.
  • Deliver nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provide resident assistance as needed to ensure intake. Document intake per community policy/procedure.
  • Participate in life enrichment programming and providing meaningful activities to residents.
  • Document resident care timely and accurately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulations

Experience: 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferred

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path.

#LivingJoyfully

Min: USD $19.00/Hr. Max: USD $23.00/Hr.
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