Day Shift CNA

Full Time CNA

Elwood Care Center & Assisted Living is looking to hire a full‑time CNA for our day shift.

• Hours:
  
  6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., 3 days per week.
• Additional work: every 3rd weekend (if needed) and holiday rotation.
• Pay: $20 per hour, increases with years of experience.

• Medical:
  Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS)
• Dental:
  Ameritas
• Vision:
  Ameritas
• Short‑Term Disability, Accident, and Cancer Plans:
  Trans America
• Vacation:
  Accrued and available immediately after a 90‑day probationary period.

• Resident Care
  • Assist with and perform duties as assigned according to procedures.
  • Accommodate residents’ needs and respond appropriately to verbal and non‑verbal expressions.
  • Ensure spiritual needs are met.
  • Safeguard residents’ property and maintain pleasant living areas.
  • Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
  • Provide opportunities for independence and choice.
  • Advocate for residents’ rights and inform families of these rights.
  • Document observations and services provided.
  • Share information with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Cooperate with team and other staff respectfully.
  • Assist residents in meeting social needs.
  • Respond appropriately to residents’ requests and maintain positive relationships with families.
  • Maintain safe work practices and follow facility safety procedures.
  • Follow infection control procedures.
• Other Basic Responsibilities
  • Attend on time and be ready to perform assigned tasks.
  • Meet facility hygiene and appearance standards.
  • Prioritize and complete work assignments within agreed time frames.
  • Follow conduct standards, policies, and procedures; work alcohol‑ and drug‑free.
  • Attend required in‑service training and meetings.
  • Participate actively in quality improvement.
  • Seek to learn and use appropriate technology.
  • Maintain professional certification/licensure: complete the 76‑hour Nursing Assistant course, pass a written test with an 80% score or better.
• Other Requirements
  • Genuine interest in geriatric nursing and compassion for the elderly.
  • Patience, tact, self‑control, and emotional stability in demanding situations.
  • Desire to constantly improve nursing knowledge and skills.
  • Willingness to work with the understanding that errors may have serious consequences for residents.

• Age: 16 years or older.
• Reading, writing, and following instructions.
• Prior experience preferred in a geriatric setting; training will be provided.
• Physical and mental abilities appropriate for the job; manual dexterity to operate equipment (e.g., Hoyer lift, electronic scale).
• Completion of the 76‑hour Nursing Assistant course and passing a written test with at least 80%.

• May be assigned to another shift temporarily or called for duty in case of illness, emergency, or disaster.
• Potential injury from improper use of body mechanics or equipment.
• Risk of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and infections from improper infection control techniques.