Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Community: Adams Pointe by Americare Senior Living

Community Type: Assisted Living and Memory Care

Location: Quincy, IL

Shifts Available: 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift

Employment Type: Full & part time

Pay: $16 to $16.50

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Americare is more than just a workplace-it's a Senior Living Organization that offers a supportive and uplifting work environment that makes a difference in seniors' lives daily. We're certified as a Great Place to Work and named a top provider by U.S.News & World Report.

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Make a Difference Every Day in Senior Living

Looking for a rewarding job in senior care where your work truly matters? At Americare Senior Living, you'll build relationships, support residents, and be part of a team that feels like family.

Who We Are

• Trusted senior living provider with 40+ years of experience
• Guided by our RISING values: Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth
• Known for Hometown Hospitality and small, family-like communities
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in Aging Services

Why Join Americare

• Make a daily impact in resident care and quality of life
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
• Join a culture focused on respect, compassion, and connection
• Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay + annual increases
• Daily pay access (get paid when you need it)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

Start your career in senior living today and make a difference at Americare. Apply now.

Your Role as the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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. In this role, you'll have a direct impact on residents' comfort, dignity, and quality of life by assisting with daily living activities and providing both physical and emotional support.

Summary

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) provides direct personal care and support to residents in accordance with individualized care plans, state regulations, and Americare standards.

This role works as part of an interdisciplinary care team to ensure residents feel safe, respected, and well cared for each day.

This role may also be known as:

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, or Caregiver.

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), including mobility and meal support
• Accurately observe, document, and report resident care, conditions, and concerns
• Communicate effectively with staff during shift handoffs
• Follow resident care plans and support 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 comply with HIPAA requirements

What You Bring

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
• Professionalism, dependability, and attention to detail

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.

Join Americare Senior Living and make a meaningful difference by providing compassionate, hands-on care to those who depend on us every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

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