Apprentice, Certified Nursing Assistant

Covenant Living Communities
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 403(b)
United States, Illinois, Evanston
Mar 24, 2025
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 Compensation Pay Range: $17.26 - $17.50 Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $17.26 - $17.50. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity. 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 For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Homeare 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.