Certified Nurse Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Canton (IL, TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for a full-time position at the IL River Correctional Facility. The role involves assisting inmates with daily activities, monitoring health, and ensuring compliance with health protocols. Join a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care to marginalized populations.

Benefits

Annual increase

40 Paid Days Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts

Continuing education options

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited Nursing Assistant program required.
• Current CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist inmates with daily living activities like feeding and bathing.
• Check vital signs and maintain records.
• Assist with medications as ordered.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

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POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE: Full-Time 7a-3p EOW Off

FACILITY: IL River Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Canton, IL

Pay Rate: $20/hr

A job should be more than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals are the patients' first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients daily. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career; you become part of a team—a family—whose mission is to care for patients who cannot care for themselves.

You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do more, then consider Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

• Annual increase
• 40 Paid Days Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan with 50% match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
• Continuing education options

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director, and/or IDOC personnel, the CNA will assist nursing staff with daily operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist inmates with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and related tasks.
• Check vital signs, height, and weight; maintain records of fluid intake and output; report on inmate conditions.
• Follow infection control practices and emergency protocols.
• Assist inmates in wheelchairs, on stretchers, and with ambulation.
• Promote hydration and elimination.
• Assist with ambulation, turning, repositioning, and range of motion activities.
• Cleanse bedside units, workrooms, and equipment; assist with sterilizing equipment.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Assist with medications as ordered by a physician for self-administration.
• Respond promptly and courteously to call lights.
• Receive training in direct care support techniques.
• Work under close supervision; work is reviewed through inspections and observations.
• Maintain confidentiality of inmate records.
• Approach changes positively.
• Suggest improvements to work conditions to the Medical Director.
• Accept constructive criticism in stressful situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned after training.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The minimum qualifications include a certification from an accredited Nursing Assistant program and current CPR certification (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute). Experience ranges from 0-2 years. No travel or licensing is required.

EOE/M/F/D

21233

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