Cedarhurst Senior Living
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedarhurst Senior Living, Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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About Cedarhurst Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
Position Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing direct, hands‑on support to residents with their daily personal care needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and overall well‑being. This role assists residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, while also monitoring and reporting changes in condition to the care team. CNAs promote a safe, clean, and supportive environment by assisting with meals, housekeeping, and resident activities, and by fostering effective communication with residents, families, and staff. Through compassionate care and teamwork, the CNA helps residents maintain the highest possible level of independence, health, and quality of life.
Essential Functions
Assist and provide direction to residents regarding personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, etc.
Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents’ needs using a proactive approach.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
Transports residents or assists residents with walking along with turning or repositioning residents alone or with assistance.
Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.
Assists with laundry and housekeeping duties.
Assists residents to and from dining room as needed and assists with meals.
Encourages and assists residents to participate in activities.
Listens to and understands the problems of residents and reports observations immediately to the care team as needed.
Promotes the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strives to return the resident to their maximum level of self‑care and independence when possible.
Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows their wishes.
Ensures effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
Works well with others and takes direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Completion of an accredited CNA program required.
One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred.
CPR or BLS certification preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web‑based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR‑related systems as applicable.
Working Conditions
This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively and identify/interpret written information.
This position may need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Individuals in this position are required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self‑improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.
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Certified Nursing Assistant
role at
Cedarhurst Senior Living .
3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
About Cedarhurst Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
Position Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing direct, hands‑on support to residents with their daily personal care needs, ensuring comfort, dignity, and overall well‑being. This role assists residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and social engagement, while also monitoring and reporting changes in condition to the care team. CNAs promote a safe, clean, and supportive environment by assisting with meals, housekeeping, and resident activities, and by fostering effective communication with residents, families, and staff. Through compassionate care and teamwork, the CNA helps residents maintain the highest possible level of independence, health, and quality of life.
Essential Functions
Assist and provide direction to residents regarding personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, etc.
Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents’ needs using a proactive approach.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
Transports residents or assists residents with walking along with turning or repositioning residents alone or with assistance.
Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers telephone.
Assists with laundry and housekeeping duties.
Assists residents to and from dining room as needed and assists with meals.
Encourages and assists residents to participate in activities.
Listens to and understands the problems of residents and reports observations immediately to the care team as needed.
Promotes the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strives to return the resident to their maximum level of self‑care and independence when possible.
Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows their wishes.
Ensures effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
Works well with others and takes direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Completion of an accredited CNA program required.
One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred.
CPR or BLS certification preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web‑based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR‑related systems as applicable.
Working Conditions
This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively and identify/interpret written information.
This position may need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Individuals in this position are required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self‑improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.
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