Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

Description Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center – Rockford, IL Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.50 / hour (Depending on experience) Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM(1st Shift), 2:30 PM-11:00 PM (2nd Shift), 10:30 PM- 7:00 AM (3rd Shift) Full- Time or Part- Time Why Choose Fairhaven? For over 55 years, Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center has been a trusted cornerstone of the Rockford community. We are deeply committed to serving our residents with the utmost dignity and respect—and we care for our staff in the exact same way. If you are looking for a supportive, family-like environment where your hard work is genuinely recognized and rewarded, we would love to meet you! What We Offer Our Team: Competitive Pay: $18.00 - $19.50/ hr + shift differentials and extra incentives. Work-Life Balance: Reliable, consistent schedule Open- Door Culture: We value your feedback and ideas. Our leadership team listens, communicates transparently, and respects your input. Paid Time Off (PTO): Earn time off to relax and recharge. Holidays & Recognition: 7 Paid Holidays plus a paid day off for your birthday! Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 403(b)- retirement plan. Daily Perks: Enjoy heavily reduced-price employee lunches made fresh daily. Your Impact & Daily Responsibilities  As a CNA at Fairhaven, you will directly enrich the lives of our geriatric residents. You will work within a supportive team environment to ensure our residents feel safe, clean, and comfortable. Direct Care & Comfort: Assist residents with daily living activities including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers. Clinical Support: Take vital signs, record resident weights, collect specimens, and safely apply topical creams under nursing supervision. Resident Advocacy: Act as the voice for our residents by listening to their preferences and clearly reporting changes in their well- being to the nurse. Team Collaboration: Participate in shift to shift bedside reports to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent care for our residents  Accurate Documentation: Chart resident intake, output, meal percentages, and daily performance metrics. Community Spirit: Help maintain a clean, sanitary, and homelike atmosphere that protects resident privacy, dignity, and HIPAA confidentiality. Qualifications We Look For Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) and graduate of an accredited CNA course. Certification: Successful completion of an Illinois state-approved Nursing Assistant Training Program. (Per state regulations; candidates must be certified within 120 days of employment). Life Support: Current CPR registration (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire). Communication:  Ability to actively listen and speak warmly with elderly resident, provide reassuring updates to families, and share clear updates with your nursing team. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand/walk for an entire 8-hour shift and comfortably lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. Heart for Service: A compassionate, patient personality with a comfort level working in a Christian retirement environment. Come Make a Difference With Us! If you are a compassionate caregiver ready work with an organization that values you, we want to hear from you.  Requirements Please read job description.