Certified Nursing Assistant
About the Role
Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Certified Nursing Assistant? At Lake Forest Place, you'll join a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we're searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment. If you're someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you'll feel right at home here.
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 skilled care department or assisted living department.
Responsibilities
- 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 Homes standards of care of the nursing department.
- Guards residents' rights.
- Communicates properly with co-workers, supervisors, other employees and visitors.
- Interacts with residents to meet their social and recreational needs.
- Uses 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.
Qualifications & Skills
- CNA Certification in the state of Illinois.
- CPR certified, Accredited by American Heart Association.
- Reading, writing, and comprehension skilled needed to use medical terminology on the job.
- Ability to do simple arithmetic.
- Good communication skills.
- Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
- General knowledge of the needs of general patients.
- Interest in working with older adults.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Wellhub, and onsite fitness
- Financial Security: PTO rollover/sellback, 403(b) with match, commuter benefits, financial counseling
- Peace of Mind: EAP support
- Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
- Community & Connection: Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support
Pay & Schedule
$20.35 – $29.30 Hourly Rate (Based on years of experience) plus shift and weekend differentials. Part Time | Skilled Nursing Department | 7am-3pm | Only every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday).