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The Selfhelp Home is a not‑for‑profit organization celebrating over 75 years of caring for seniors. Selfhelp ranks among the top nationwide with CMS, is accredited by the Joint Commission for Post‑Acute and Skilled Nursing Care, and has been recognized by US News & World Report for Best Nursing Homes and Best Short‑Term Stays for eight consecutive years.

As a member of our team, you play a vital role in achieving our mission to provide older adults with the highest quality of care. From its inception, Selfhelp has followed guiding principles: caring for residents in clean, comfortable surroundings, providing good food, and offering kind and compassionate care.

All positions require the highest level of professionalism, customer service, and a positive bedside manner. All employees must provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination and required boosters. Vaccination status, including TB, flu, HEP B, and COVID‑19, is verified for all staff.

Primary responsibilities include providing direct nursing services to maintain the physical, mental, and psycho‑social well‑being of each resident, determining care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, measuring clinical outcomes against resident goals, recommending necessary adjustments, managing and directing care staff, and ensuring adherence to therapeutic standards, professional nursing standards, and governing regulations.

• Current State of Illinois RN license.
• At least 1 year of experience in long‑term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or memory care facility.
• Knowledge of nursing professional standards, state and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services.
• Proven clinical and supervisory skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and customer service.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical exam.

Responsibilities include delivering compassionate basic nursing care, maintaining infection control practices, working as a team member, multitasking, and caring for residents with dementia. A positive attitude, good bedside manner, sound judgment, and basic nursing skills are essential.

• Completed an Illinois‑approved CNA training program and passed the written competency test.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate equipment safely.
• High level of professionalism and customer service.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical exam.
• Must meet all State requirements as stipulated in the Health Care Background Check Act Registry.

Primary responsibilities mirror those of the RN role, focusing on direct nursing care in the assigned unit, ensuring quality of care through adherence to therapeutic standards, measuring clinical outcomes, recommending adjustments, and managing care staff under the guidance of residents.

• Current State of Illinois LPN license.
• At least 1 year of experience in long‑term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, or memory care facility.
• Knowledge of nursing professional standards, state and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services.
• Proven clinical and supervisory skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and customer service.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical exam.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible associates, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403B plan; disability and life insurance; a PTO plan; competitive wages; meals provided; and an excellent working environment.

Equal access to programs, services and employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process should notify Human Resources. Examples include alternate formats (braille, large print, audio), sign language interpreters, specialized equipment, or modified testing conditions.