Certified Nursing Assistant

Arcadia on the Hill; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia on the Hill in Springfield, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate resident care and support in daily living activities. You will help with meals, hygiene, mobility, and comfort while prioritizing safety and dignity.

The role requires current CNA certification, CPR certification, and clear English communication; long-term care experience is preferred. You will document care, monitor residents, and collaborate with nursing staff to maintain quality of

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and providing water between meals.
• Assist with personal hygiene including baths, backrubs, and toileting needs.
• Assist residents with ambulation and positioning.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; document intake and output.
• Provide resident comfort; respond to call lights and requests; report observations to nurse supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity; comply with HIPAA and related laws.
• Follow professional standards, company policies and state/federal requirements (e.g., JCAHO).
• Update job knowledge through education and professional reading and licensure maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Resident care

Hygiene assistance

Vital signs

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

CNA certification (state)

CPR certification

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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.