Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aperion Care Chicago Heights; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Above Industry Starting Pay

On the Job Training

Free Uniforms

Benefits after first calendar month of

Paid Holidays

Paid CPR Training and Certification

Room to grow and advance within the

Job summary

Aperion Care Chicago Heights is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential resident care, assist with daily living activities, monitor comfort, and report observations to nursing supervisors. You will maintain privacy, dignity, and HIPAA compliance while supporting a safe environment.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with meals and mobility, and supporting social engagement.

Qualifications

• Active CNA license or certification in good standing.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions under your active license or certification as assigned.
• Know the residents you serve and provide care per care plans.
• Assist in activities of daily living, meals, and social engagement.
• Communicate with clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
• Care for residents with dementia as appropriate.
• Be willing to take on other duties within your knowledge and scope.

Skills

CNA license

CPR & First Aid

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility/adaptability

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

We offer:

• 401k with Employer Match
• Above Industry Starting Pay
• On the Job Training
• Free Uniforms
• Benefits after first calendar month of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid CPR Training and Certification
• A Career, not just a job – Room to grow and advance within the company

Healthcare Superheroes… while we don’t require you to leap tall buildings in a single bound, here are the responsibilities & qualifications for this role.

Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities such as hygiene, meals, mobility, and comfort. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, documenting care activities, and reporting observations to nursing supervisors. CNAs ensure residents' privacy and dignity while adhering to HIPAA guidelines, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. They contribute to a safe and supportive environment, participate in educational opportunities to maintain certification, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of residents.

Responsibilities:

"Ideal employee" is someone who knows the relevant industry content and can apply that knowledge to complete the tasks of their assigned job role.

• Be able to perform all functions under your active license or certification or as it pertains to your assigned duties.
• Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their care plans.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
• Appropriately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
• Know how to approach and care for residents with dementia.
• Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.

Qualifications:

• An active Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) License or Certification in good standing.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willingness to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to perform duties throughout the scheduled shift.

Aperion Care. Strive for Perfection. Achieve Excellence.

Part-time positions also available. (Without benefits)

Aperion is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulations.