Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Arcadia Care; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate resident care and support with daily living activities. You will help with meals, hygiene, mobility, and monitoring vital signs while ensuring safety and privacy.

The role requires current CNA certification, CPR, and English proficiency; prior long-term care experience is preferred. You will document care, report observations to nurses, and participate in maintaining quality standards and HIPAA

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with meals and hydration; serving meals and offering nourishment between meals.
• Assist with personal hygiene including baths, showers, and related care; assist with bathroom needs.
• Assist residents with ambulation, turning, and positioning for comfort and safety.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; document intake and output for each resident.
• Respond to call lights and observe residents; report findings 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.
• Follow professional standards, policies, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Pursue ongoing education and maintain licensure as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA certification

English proficiency

Education

CNA 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:

• 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.

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