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Keystone Place at Richland Creek
Care Partner/CNA
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$37,664 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Welcome! We're so glad you're exploring one of the most rewarding jobs in the world! "It feels good knowing that we brighten our residents' day. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them
- we get the opportunity to brighten their day and our own! Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!"
- Keystone Place Team Member At Keystone Place at Richland Creek senior living, Care Partners play a key role in helping our residents live an active, vibrant life!
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Responsibilities:
- Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities
- Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service
- Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile
- Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day
- Participates in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates
- Responsible for their designated group of residents during the shift, knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
- Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations.
- Invite, Encourage, Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on ISP and demographic profile
- Committed to serving our residents and guests through our
Principles of Services Qualifications:
- Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills
- Positive attitude, the flexibility to perform various duties in service to the residents and the ability to work in a team environment are keys to success
- High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state regulations
- In states where appropriate, must maintain certifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous experience working with seniors preferred
- Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident's best interest
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding
- Competent in organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Job Types:
Part-time, Full-time Pay:
$17.00- $19.