Full-Time

Certified Nursing Assistant Long Term Care

Posted on 8/23/2025

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

501-1,000 employees

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Compensation Overview

$16.94 - $26.26/hr

Fayetteville, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • High School (Required)
  • BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
  • CNA or completion of 1st semester of RN Program
Responsibilities
  • Accompanies residents to appointments, meals, and social activities.
  • Assists in Activities of Daily Living (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, ambulating, repositioning, etc.).
  • Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures including preparing room, completing inventory checklist, taking vital signs and weight, and completing CNA portion of education checklist.
  • Documents and reports resident's condition, complaints of pain, changes in patient status, refusals of care, adverse reactions, behaviors, etc.
  • Lifts and turns with proper and safe body mechanics and with available resources.
  • Follows transfers orders regarding number of assistance and how to be transferred (gait belt, sit to stand, or full body lift).
  • Maintains a safe, clean environment for residents including changing bed linen, straightening room, cleaning overbed table and bedside table, taking out trash, etc.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment for all by cleaning of equipment, soiled utility room, supply room, and kitchenette.
  • Maintains dirty linen carts and keeps soiled linen emptied to help eliminate odors. Performs daily chores as assigned.
  • Maintains Oxygen: concentrators and tanks. Notifying unit secretary or cardiopulmonary when in need of new tank.
  • Makes rounds with off going shift and with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.
  • Meets resident’s nutritional needs by: tray set up, assisting resident in eating, providing bedtime snacks, giving fluids that are provided. Frequently offers fluids.
  • Performs/assists with daily hygiene to include but not limited to: bathing, hands/face washing, hair care, shaving, oral hygiene, peri care, foley care, nail care, grooming, glasses, dentures, and hearing aides.
  • Provides skin care, prevents skin breakdowns, turns and repositions every 2 hours or more often, and uses skin creams routinely.
  • Responds to residents’ call light and other indicators for assistance promptly and courteously and follows through to meet residents’ needs.
  • Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure, and intake/output. Collects urine and stool specimens and takes to the laboratory.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system in downstate Illinois, including two hospitals, more than 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. Care is delivered through this network using advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, with an expanding robotics program and locally made decisions to stay responsive to community needs. It differentiates itself through local governance, not-for-profit status, Magnet-designated nursing, strong staff development, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charleston, Illinois

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sean Fischer appointed CFO to strengthen finances during expansion in 2026.
  • Effingham rezoned North Maple Street for new SBL facility on Dec. 26.
  • Fresenius partnership expands dialysis to rural patients in Mattoon region.

What critics are saying

  • Fresenius diverts dialysis patients, eroding SBL revenue by 60-80% in 12-24 months.
  • Carle Foundation captures oncology referrals, halving specialist revenue in 12-18 months.
  • Illinois audits $100,000 FY2024 grant, demanding repayment in 12-18 months.

What makes Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center unique

  • Nonprofit 145-bed hospital serves rural East Central Illinois with cardiology and oncology.
  • SBL Heart Center delivers advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and rehabilitation services.
  • Participates in 340B Drug Program for high Medicare and Medicaid patient volume.

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Company News

Metric Media, LLC
Aug 22nd, 2025
Government-backed nonprofit Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center profiled

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly 's FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

The Leader Union
Jul 17th, 2024
Garrison Joins SBL Board of Directors

Garrison joins SBL Board of Directors.

Sarah Bush Lincoln
Apr 17th, 2024
Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services Earns a 2024 Gold Rating

Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services earned a 2024 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program.

Fierce Healthcare
Mar 29th, 2024
Chutes & Ladders-UHG exec adds title; New president at MVP Health Care

> Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System in Mattoon, Illinois, has named Sean Fischer as vice president of finance and CFO.

Sarah Bush Lincoln
Mar 22nd, 2024
WSB 'Give a Heart' Fundraiser Supports SBL Heart Center

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation received a $500 donation from Washington Savings Bank that will assist patients seeking care at the SBL Heart Center.

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