Certified Nursing Assistant

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide resident care in an Evanston, IL setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and comfort while maintaining privacy and safety.

Responsibilities include documenting care, monitoring vitals, and reporting observations to the nursing supervisor. Must hold current CNA certification, be 18 or older, have CPR certification, and be able to communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification as per state law.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals, hydration, and nourishment.
• Assist with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Help with ambulation, turning, and positioning residents.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; document intake and output.
• Respond to call lights and resident requests; report observations to nursing supervisor.
• Document actions in forms, logs, and records.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality; comply with HIPAA.

Skills

CNA Certification

English proficiency

CPR certification

Long-term care experience (preferred)

Age 18+

Job description

SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.