Certified Nursing Assistant Apprentice

at Covenant Living Communities in EvanstonEvanston, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!The Apprentice, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the Nursing team within the Community and whose role is part on the job learning and part formal education through a local CNA Training Program. This role will assist a member of the nursing team by helping residents with personal care and activities of daily living, while developing practical skills and observing all health and safety guidelines. This program will last for up to 20 weeks and apprentices will receive an hourly rate of pay and have their CNA Training Program paid for by Covenant Living. Apprentices who successfully complete the program will be offered a permanent position and be requested to commit to a minimum 12-month work assignment with Covenant Living.

Provide patient care at the direction of nursing staff

Document care provided according to standards

Maintain a clean work and resident environment

Maintain supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies

Participate in formal on-the-job training, mentoring, and department meetings

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Preferred Degree: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with the exception of applicants who are attending high school

Experience:
Entry Level, with a genuine compassion and patience for senior adults

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Must be accepted into a local, approved CNA Training Program
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to communicate information in one-on-one of small group circumstances
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to put the resident at the center of everything you do by providing authentic and empathetic care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift heavier weights in excess of 50 pounds

Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
403(b) with a 3% employer match
Fitness center use at most facilities.
Various voluntary benefits:
Life, AD&D
Tuition assistance and scholarships
Employee assistance program
Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
Pet Insurance
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Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.