AL- C.N.A at Evolve Senior Living in Lake Zurich, IL

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Reports to: Assisted Living Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Shifts: Days and NOC Position Scope: The CNA will provide compassionate care and support to residents in an assisted living environment, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health status, and maintaining a supportive and respectful environment. ABOUT US: Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the senior living industry needs to change to appropriately address the needs of tomorrow’s work force and residents. Evolve represents the notion of continuous improvement in our delivery of services for the elderly, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members and commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living sector.
ABOUT YOU: A compassionate team member who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year. Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress. Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community. Carries out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs. Executes daily activities for residents as scheduled. Serves and assists residents with meals. Knows location of assigned residents within the community. Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members. Monitors residents’ general medical condition and reports changes to the appropriate nurse and manager. Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of residents. Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed. Assist in maintaining a calm atmosphere. Report any unusual behavior of a resident to the Assisted Living Manager or Memory Care Manager. Learns, understands, and maintains residents’ rights. Follows established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire, and safety policies, and practices good body mechanics. Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education: high school or equivalent. One (1) years’ experience in long-term care preferred. CNA certification required. CPR certified preferred. Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Walk/Stand/Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing, or sitting. Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside. Lift - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Carry - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Push - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available. Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Reach - may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more. Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses. Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells, and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices. Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret medical and administration information. Salary Description Starting at $20.00 per hour