Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Overview

University Place, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana looking for Evening 2p-10p 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.

Evening Shift 2p-10p, every other weekend and rotating holidays. Must enjoy working with the senior population.

Competitive Compensation & Shift Differentials;
Group Health, Dental & Vision;
Employer Funded Health Savings Account;
Life/Disability Insurance; 401k Match;
Tuition Assistance;
Generous Paid Time Off.

In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the dignity, independence, self‑determination, privacy, choice, and rights of the residents in the community. This role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits. The position will render personal care to residents and monitor their physical and cognitive wellbeing.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including 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 provide meaningful activities to residents.
• Document resident care timely and accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Education
:
High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications
:
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Experience
: 1+ years of paid or volunteer experience working with seniors preferred

• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.

Min USD $17.00/Hr.

Max USD $18.50/Hr.