CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: The Cottages of Fox Lake - Charter Senior Living
Location: Fox Lake
Posted on: May 18, 2023
Job Description:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/CaregiverWhy Charter Senior
Living?"I believe in the Charter Mission. To Enhance the Human
Spirit. I do this every day as I help care for our residents. They
may need extra help throughout the day, but I know during these
times that I am enhancing their spirit. I feel honored to make such
a difference in someone's life!" -Charter Senior Living
AssociateOffering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates Charter
Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly- Earn an extra $100
per month (after taxes).
- Health Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral BonusYour potential is unlimited. As a small
boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our
Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our
associates to feel like they a career and an opportunity to grow.
Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an
organization that is committed to the future of their
Associates.POSITION SUMMARY: Position Summary:Caregivers are the
main support providers to our residents. The position provides
assistance to residents in the Assisted Living and/or Memory Care
Program(s) with their activities of daily living, implementation of
resident plans of care, documentation of nursing services and
enabling residents to lead a quality life while maintaining their
dignity. The position will enhance the lives of older adults by
assisting them with patience and a friendly smile all while
embracing teamwork and collaboration among all staff. Essential
Duties: - Maintains Charter Senior Living Mission and Core Values.
- Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders (as
applicable), bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other
activities of daily living. - Follow the schedule of resident's
needs set out by supervisor. - Provide emotional and social support
to residents. - Document daily assistance provided per protocol -
Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns. - Respect and
encourage the independence and dignity of the residents. - Respect
residents' confidentiality. - Familiar with emergency equipment and
procedures. - Attend all required training, in-service, and staff
meetings. - Strive to maintain a safe working environment through
the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the
achievement of safe working practices. - Maintain a positive and
professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and
co-workers. - Adhere to all policies and procedures of Charter
Senior Living - Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands
and Working Conditions: - Constant use of manual dexterity,
auditory and visual skills, and gross motor skills with frequent
use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. - Ability to
follow written and oral instructions and procedures. - Associates
in this role are occasionally exposed to hot water, and cleaning
chemicals. - Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, and
pull. - Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of
pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using
transfer belts or mechanical assists. - Ability to perform
repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling
and fine manipulation. - Constant standing and walking. - Possible
exposure to communicable diseases and infections.Other
Requirements: - Has familiarity and willingness to work with
elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not
necessary. - Clear communication - listening, speaking, reading,
and writing including ability to communicate sensitive information
with empathy - Ability to work as part of a team and handle
multiple tasks safely and effectively - High tolerance for working
under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm and
professional manner.Qualifications: - High School Diploma or
equivalent, is required - CNA, STNA, GNA, CHHA or other caregiver
training/certifications as per state regulatory and licensure
requirements - CPR/First Aid Certification may be required (per
regulatory requirements) - Experience with the elderly and memory
impaired adults is preferred but not required with thorough
understanding of the aging processAll offers of employment are
subject to passing background check. Equal Opportunity
EmployerMISSON: TO ENHANCE THE HUMAN SPIRITCORE VALUES: To Serve
with Heart, To Serve with Purpose, To Serve with Courage and To
Have Fun While ServingJB.0.00.LN
Keywords: The Cottages of Fox Lake - Charter Senior Living, Arlington Heights , CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Fox Lake, Illinois
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