Certified Nursing Assistant

$20.00-$28.80 per hour (Based on years of experience) plus weekend Differentials where applicable

Lake Forest Place - CNA - Full Time- (3pm-11pm) - Every Other Weekend (Saturday, Sunday) - Memory Support

Looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths and your best self each day as a C.N.A.?

Our employees work as one team and aspire to deliver a personalized experience to our residents through collaboration and knowledge sharing of their expertise. We are looking for candidates at Lake Forest Place that like to lead, by example creating a positive work environment and living community experience that inspires wellness, independence, joy and security for our residents and families.

Why Choose us?!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Life Insurance: Multiple coverage options to protect loved ones
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet's health and wellbeing
• Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support

Wellness:

• Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health
• Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities
• Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community
• Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing
• Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development

Position Overview

The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents. This role can be in the skilled care department or assisted living department. The minimum education, experience and qualifications for this position are, current certification as a nursing assistant with the Illinois Department of Public Health; able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job; ability to do simple arithmetic; good communication skills; interest in working with older adults; and general knowledge of the needs of geriatric residents

Essential Functions

• Carries out nursing care with the scope of education/training and ability as assigned by charge nurse.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Presbyterian Living standards of care of the nursing department.
• Guards' residents' rights. Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality according to legal and professional standards
• Communicates properly with co-workers, supervisors, other employees and visitors.
• Interacts with residents to meet their social and recreational needs. Provide emotional and psychological support to residents and their families.
• Use good interpersonal skills in establishing a relationship with the residents.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Charge Nurse.

Skills/Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the Illinois Department of Public Health.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate records of resident care, condition, and progress.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension) to use medical terminology.
• Ability to do simple arithmetic.
• Good communication skills.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of the needs of general patients.

About us

Presbyterian Living is an independent, not-for-profit senior living care organization of Life Planning Communities offering peace of mind through full continuum of care - independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. We welcome people from all backgrounds at our family of communities that has served the Chicago, Illinois area since 1904. Presbyterian Living proudly serves older adults at Westminster Place and Ten Twenty Grove in Evanston, Lake Forest Place in Lake Forest, and The Moorings in Arlington Heights.