Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Location: Joliet
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team in helping seniors thrive in our Supported living community where we help seniors with a wide range of needs to retain their independence by being supported in their own unit at Joshua Arms of LSSI, a HUD funded community. Our Certified Nursing Assistant position is full-time and works together the entire Supportive Living team to provide person centered care. If you are that person, we welcome you to interview for the Certified Nursing Assistant position.Shift Hours Varies, 5 days a week.

• This position complies with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, which requires that employees working in certain programs are fully vaccinated unless you have an approved medical or religious exemption. Routine COVID-19 Testing is required if exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination*Benefits and Perks:LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
  • On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
  • Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
  • Salary $18/Hourly.
  • Opportunity for advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
  • The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!Essential Functions:
    • Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living as stated on resident's individualized service plan.
    • Provides personal care services for residents, including, but not limited to bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, assisting to meals, and daily wellness checks.
    • Conduct rounds as scheduled: including vital signs & medication reminders.
    • Maintain communication with residents and other staff members as appropriate.
    • Answer call lights, perform laundry duties, and provide any supportive care as necessary to maintain resident safety.
    • Perform light housekeeping as needed.
    • Complete required paperwork (charting, logbooks, etc.) and conduct a verbal report at all change of shifts.
    • Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.Position Qualifications
      • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
      • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) (Required)
      • Communication skills - reading, writing and verbal.
      • Ability to follow directions of supervisor.
      • Ability to work with others as a team.
      • Complete a two-step Tuberculin Skin Test
      • Pass Health Care Worker and Criminal Background checks
      • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
      • Valid state driver's license in good standing and access to reliable transportation.
      • Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

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