Certified Nursing Assistant

The Alden Network; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement / Pension Plan

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants for full-time and part-time positions at Alden Village Health Facility in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Ideal candidates will provide compassionate care and ensure the well-being of children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

No experience needed, but completion of a nursing arts course and a high school diploma or G.E.D. are required. Benefits include paid holidays, sick time, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited nurse training program.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must possess good moral character and reliability.
• Able to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Report all concerns to the Administrator.
• Maintain cleanliness and comfort for residents.

Skills

Caring for the ill

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Current CPR certificate

Job description

Overview

Alden Village Health Facility for Children and Young Adults currently has openings for full-time and part-time 2pm-10pm shift and 10pm-6am shift Certified Nursing Assistants to work with our children and adults with intellectual disabilities. No experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides residents with daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies and as may be directed by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing or Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nursing arts course in an accredited nurse training program as evidenced by a diploma, certificate, or other written verification from the school and successful completion of the Department approved nursing assistant competency evaluation or successful completion of a United States military training program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program
• Be at least 16 years of age, of temperate habits and good moral character, honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Provide evidence of employment or occupation, if any, and residence for two years prior to initial employment as a nursing assistant.
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in caring for the ill, disabled, and elderly. Must be able to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel etc.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and personable.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, visitors, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to the HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies, including dress code.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living to a specific number of residents and/or as directed by the staff nurse.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer.
• Attend and actively participate in resident care plan conference, and Resident Council and/or Family Council when invited.
• Report all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator.
• Make rounds to assure customers are safe and comfortable.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden to the facility, his/her department, and its policies and procedures.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Inventory and store the new customer’s personal possessions.
• Assist customers with packing personal possessions when they are transferred to a new room or when being discharged.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed. Check and report bowel movements and character of stools.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds, change bed linens, and straighten rooms, closet, and drawers. Notify housekeeping if mattress in need of cleaning or replacement.
• Answer call lights promptly, answer telephone calls as needed and run errands as requested.
• Obtain blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, heights, and weights as needed.
• Do complete check of skin condition when dressing, undressing, turning/repositioning, etc. Report any skin abnormalities to the Staff Nurse.
• Observe customer’s physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc., and report any changes and/or unusual findings to the Nurse/RCC so care plan can be updated.
• Perform personal services for customer’s (i.e., reading, writing letters, etc.) as time allows.
• Encourage customers to help themselves and promote self-care in aiding rehabilitation.
• Assist with care of dying and expired customers.
• Record resident food/fluid intake. Complete meal monitor form as indicated. Report changes in resident’s eating habits to the Staff Nurse.
• Keeps customers water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water on each shift unless contraindicated.
• Serve between meals and bedtime snacks.
• Wear transfer belt at all times and utilize as needed.
• Keeps the nurses’ call system within easy reach of the resident.
• Report all hazardous equipment and conditions to the Staff Nurse immediately.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Assurance program for the Nursing Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

General Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance