Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aperion Care; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid CPR Training and Certification

401k with Employer Match

On the Job Training

Free Uniforms

Above Industry Starting Pay

Job summary

Aperion Care in Oak Brook, Illinois is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential care and support to residents. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring residents' privacy and dignity. Candidates must hold an active C.N.A. license, possess a high school diploma or GED, and be willing to undertake additional training. The position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on career advancement and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) License or Certification in good standing.
• Willingness to take additional training or education as required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care and support to residents with daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs and document care activities.
• Communicate appropriately with clinical leadership regarding residents' needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

C.N.A. License or Certification

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Benefits

• 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
• 401k with Employer Match
• Above Industry Starting Pay
• On the Job Training
• Free Uniforms

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

• 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 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.