Franciscan Ministries

Catholic senior living and care

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$22 - $25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Certified nursing certification may be required depending on state regulations.
One or more years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors is preferred.
Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when working with older adults.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders, in accordance with care plans and established community policies and procedures.
Assist residents with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Assist with dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including setup, cleanup, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Monitor residents’ physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Deliver nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times, provide assistance as needed to ensure intake, and document intake according to community policy and procedure.
Participate in life enrichment programming and provide meaningful activities to residents.
Document resident care in a timely and accurate manner.
Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Overview

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant

Location: St. Joseph Village of Chicago, a part of Franciscan Ministries 4021 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents at the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. This position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders in accordance with care plans and established community policies and procedures.
Assist residents with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
Assist with dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up, clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.
Monitor the residents’ physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor.
Deliver nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provide resident assistance as needed to ensure intake. Document intake per community policy/procedure.
Participate in life enrichment programming and providing meaningful activities to residents.
Document resident care timely and accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulations

Experience: 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferred

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.

Min

USD $22.00/Hr.

Max

USD $25.00/Hr.

About the Company

Franciscan Ministries

Catholic senior living and care

Franciscan Ministries is a nonprofit Catholic organization that runs senior living communities and care services for older adults and their families. Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, its communities combine independent and assisted living with memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, with services varying by campus. Its work also includes home and community-based care, a domestic violence shelter and educational support through the Madonna Foundation. Franciscan Advisory Services is its consulting and management division for other senior living organizations. The ministry traces its roots to 1894 and is headquartered in Lemont, Illinois.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lemont, IL
Founded: 1894

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