CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest
Location: Hazel Crest
Posted on: January 27, 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:
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.----------
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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 SPIRITCORE VALUES:--To Serve with
Heart, To Serve with Purpose,--To Serve with Courage and--To Have
Fun While ServingJB.0.00.LN
Keywords: Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest, Chicago , CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Hazel Crest, Illinois
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