Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the Role

Americare Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide high-quality, resident-centered care in a safe, home-like environment at Parkway Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL. In this role, you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting residents with daily living activities while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct physical and emotional care to residents, including personal hygiene, transferring, and lifting
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and meal support
• Accurately observe, document, and report resident care, conditions, and concerns
• Communicate effectively during shift handoffs with oncoming and outgoing staff
• Follow resident care plans and maintain a safe, respectful living environment
• Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas
• Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and assist with tours as needed
• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required

Skills & Abilities

• Compassionate, resident-focused approach to care
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Sound judgement and strong problem solving skills

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with resident transfers as needed
• Push, pull, and maneuver up to 100 lbs., including resident mobility assistance
• Maneuver resident wheelchairs weighing up to 350 lbs.

Safety Requirements

• Follow proper resident care procedures, including two-person lifts when required
• Utilize required PPE to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
• Participate in company drug testing procedures

Work Environment

This role is performed in an indoor healthcare environment with appropriate lighting and ventilation. Duties may occasionally include accompanying residents to supervised outdoor or community activities.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $16 per hour
• Shifts available: 2nd and 3rd shift
• Employment types: Full-time and part-time
• Full-time 2nd shift and part-time 2nd & 3rd shifts available with an every other weekend rotation

Benefits

• Recognition and appreciation with meaningful shout outs and recognition
• Family atmosphere in a close-knit community
• Paid Time Off with a competitive PTO plan
• Daily access to wages for flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it
• Complimentary meals while you work
• Tuition assistance to support educational pursuits
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• CPR training provided
• Training in Medication Facilitation provided