Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Senior Living CNA OpportunityUniversity Place, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana looking for Day (6a-2p) and Evening (2p-10p) Shift Certified Nursing Assistants - CNA to add to our team!University Place is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living and skilled nursing/long-term care.Additionally, the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community.Day Shift (6a-2p) / Evening Shift 2p-10p every other weekend and rotating holidays. Must enjoy working with the senior populationEmployee Benefits: Competitive Compensation & Shift Differentials Group Health, Dental & Vision Employer Funded Health Savings Account Life/Disability Insurance 401k Match Tuition Assistance Generous Paid Time OffAbout Franciscan Ministries: We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path.We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs.Are you ready to write the next chapter of YOUR story?Position SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents at the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. This position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.Essential Functions, Key Duties, & ResponsibilitiesAssist residents with activities of daily living including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication reminders in accordance with care plans and established community policies and procedures.Assist residents with lifting, turning, transferring, positioning, and transporting into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.Assist with dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up, clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.Monitor the residents' physical and cognitive wellbeing and report changes to the nurse and supervisor.Deliver nutritional supplements to residents at assigned times and provide resident assistance as needed to ensure intake. Document intake per community policy/procedure.Participate in life enrichment programming and providing meaningful activities to residents.Document resident care timely and accurately.Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.Position RequirementsEducation : High School Diploma/GEDLicenses/Certifications: Certified Nursing Certification may be required depending on state regulationsExperience : 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferredSkills & Abilities:Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.#LivingJoyfullyMin USD $17.00/Hr.Max USD $19.00/Hr.