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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Memory Care

Part-time

Senior Lifestyle

La Grange, ILPart-time$19.5/hrPosted 5mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.5/hr
Location
La Grange, IL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CNA Licensure

Job overview

Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Memory Care. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate care to residents with dementia, assisting with daily living activities, medication reminders, and maintaining their dignity and rights. This role involves taking and recording vital signs, providing skin care, and contributing to resident assessments and care plans, while working as part of a team and communicating effectively with supervisors and residents.

Key focus areas include Take and record vital signs, Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output, and Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to supervisor.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 1+ Years Clinical Experience, and CNA Licensure. Important skills include Take And Record Vital Signs, Measure And Record Height, Weight, And Fluid Intake/Output, Recognize Abnormal Changes In Body Functioning, Reporting Changes To Supervisor, Medication Reminders, and Bathing Assistance. Preferred (not required): Dedicated and Energetic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Take and Record Vital SignsMeasure and Record Height, Weight, and Fluid Intake/OutputRecognize Abnormal Changes in Body FunctioningReporting Changes to SupervisorMedication RemindersBathing AssistanceGrooming AssistanceDressing AssistanceEscort ServiceActivities of Daily Living AssistanceCompassionate Care for Residents With DementiaTransfer ResidentsPosition ResidentsTurn ResidentsSkin CareResident Assessment ContributionPlan of Care ContributionNursing Rehabilitation ServicesRestorative Nursing ServicesFollow Resident Needs ScheduleEmotional SupportSocial SupportPromote Resident RightsProtect Resident RightsAssist Residents in Making Informed DecisionsTreat Residents With Dignity and RespectProtect Resident's Personal BelongingsReport Suspected Abuse or NeglectAvoid Physical RestraintsSupport Independent ExpressionSupport Choice and Decision-MakingInform Supervisor of Resident Issues or ConcernsRespect and Encourage IndependenceRespect Residents' ConfidentialityBasic Computer SkillsCollaborationHandle Multiple Tasks Safely and EffectivelyProficient Verbal CommunicationProficient Written CommunicationDedicatedEnergetic

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree1-3 Months Related Experience and/or TrainingEquivalent Combination of Education and Experience1+ Years Clinical/Nursing ExperienceCNA LicensureAcceptable English ProficiencyCOVID-19 Vaccination

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

  • Pay starts at $19.50
  • Take and record vital signs.
  • Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output.
  • Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
  • Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
  • Provide compassionate care for residents with dementia.
  • Transfer, position, and turn residents.
  • Provide skin care to residents.
  • Contribute to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care.
  • Provide nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services.
  • Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
  • Provide emotional and social support to residents.
  • Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
  • Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
  • Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
  • Respect residents’ confidentiality. Level of Formal Education: A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Area of Study: Clinical/Nursing

Years of Experience: 1+ years

Type of Experience: Clinical/Nursing

Special Certifications: CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations 

Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations. Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills

Skills and Ability:

  • Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.

  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills. 

Personal Attributes: Dedicated, compassionate, and energetic

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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