Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

At American Lutheran Communities, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you’re looking for more than a paycheck and want to be part of something truly rewarding, you’ve found the right place. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.

BENEFITS: (dependent on your work status)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor and record health and behavior of residents and clients. Communicate such information with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident and client records including identity, behavior and medical conditions
• Know and follow residents and clients individual care plans
• Know the emergency and evacuation procedures established for the unit/facility
• Have a working knowledge of the regulations governing long term care
• Attend required orientation, training and maintain current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Become familiar with the Policy and Procedure Manual and be prepared to implement its contents
• Prepare for meals and provide snacks for the resident
• Use all materials, food and supplies resourcefully, report needed items to the Director
• Maintain a positive work and living environment
• Assist in household and housekeeping duties on a daily basis, including inventory, storage of supplies, light housekeeping and other duties as assigned by DON, Director or Administrator
• Be available for staff meetings and trainings as requested
• Clean resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, and furniture/furnishings according to job standards/procedures
• Follow manufacturer’s procedural guidelines when using tools, handling chemicals, operation of equipment; removal of debris; removal of soiled linens
• Understand and follow proper infection control procedures
• Conduct and/or assist with assignments and assigned activity groups
• Interact in one to one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
• Observe and report behavioral changes in resident/client
• Provide input and assistance with activity planning, scheduling activities, and flexibility to make unscheduled activity changes
• Escort residents to and from activities
• Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public
• Use the appropriate lift per residents’ care plans
• Perform additional duties as assigned