Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

The Alden Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide daily nursing care to residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and facility policies. You will follow directives from the nursing leadership to maintain high-quality care for residents.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, participating in care planning, and ensuring a warm, safe environment. CPR certification and English proficiency are required, with prior nursing assistant

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nursing arts course in an accredited nurse training program as evidenced by a diploma or certificate.
• Be at least 16 years of age and of good moral character.
• Provide evidence of employment or residence for two years prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow nursing procedures and policies.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Contribute to written care plans and participate in care conferences.
• Report concerns to the Administrator.
• Ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and respected.
• Assist with packing and transfer of residents as needed.
• Participate in nursing rounds and in-service education.

Skills

CPR certification

English reading/writing

Compassionate care

Customer service

Education

Nursing assistant diploma/certificate

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.

JOB SUMMARY

• 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.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living to a specific number of residents and/or as directed by the staff nurse.
• Assists in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer.
• Attends and actively participates in resident care plan conference, and Resident Council and/or Family Council when invited.
• Reports all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator.
• Makes rounds to assure customers are safe and comfortable.
• Maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Participates in In-service Education Programs.
• Assists 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.
• Recommends to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Inventories and stores the new customer’s personal possessions.
• Assists customers with packing personal possessions when they are transferred to a new room or when being discharged.
• Participates in and receives the nursing report upon reporting for duty.