CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: The Cottages of Fox Lake - Charter Senior Living
Location: Fox Lake
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Caregiver
Why 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
Associate
Offering 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 Bonus
Your 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 process
All offers of employment are subject to passing background
check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MISSON: TO ENHANCE THE HUMAN SPIRIT
CORE VALUES: -To Serve with Heart, To Serve with Purpose, -To Serve
with Courage and -To Have Fun While Serving
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