Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Accolade Healthcare; Paxton (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid leave

Free uniforms

Daily Pay

Renovated breakrooms

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare in Paxton, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to perform fundamental nursing tasks under supervision of LPN/RN. You will provide personal care and restorative assistance to residents, helping them achieve greater independence where possible.

As a valued member of the nursing team, you will ensure high quality care, maintain HIPAA compliance, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing and other staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA training course approved by Illinois Board of Education or equivalent.
• Active listing or eligibility on Illinois DPR CNA registry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle emotionally and physically demanding situations.
• Competence in using clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks and assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support residents in achieving independence in self-care activities.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Administrator, and other team members.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding, and tact with residents, families, and staff.
• Handle sudden census changes and challenging residents professionally.
• Stay calm during emergencies.
• Follow verbal and written communications in English.
• Problem-solve and interpret instructions accurately.
• Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Adapt to interruptions and dynamic environment.
• Learn and operate technical materials and equipment.
• Enter and obtain information using computer systems.
• Adhere to facility policies, nursing service procedures, and care standards.
• Organize and manage a flexible schedule to coordinate duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism under pressure

Clinical equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse aide training certificate

Active Illinois CNA registry eligibility

Job description

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will perform fundamental nursing tasks and procedures under the direction of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). Your role focuses on providing personal care and restorative procedures to residents. Tasks may vary from full assistance with daily living activities to helping residents achieve greater independence in these activities. As a key member of the nursing team, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ensures the highest quality of care and support.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $16.50-$25.50 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Leave Policy
• Free uniforms after hire
• Daily Pay partner
• Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performing personal care tasks and assisting residents with activities of daily living.
• Supporting residents in achieving independence in self-performance activities.
• Maintaining compliance with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborating closely with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Administrator, and other team members.
• Demonstrating patience, understanding, and tact when interacting with residents, families, and staff.
• Managing sudden changes in census, inappropriate or combative residents, and emotionally taxing situations with professionalism.
• Maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies.
• Following verbal and written communications in English.
• Problem-solving effectively and interpreting instructions accurately.
• Communicating effectively with individuals of all educational levels.
• Adapting to an environment with constant interruptions.
• Learning and operating technical materials and equipment.
• Entering and obtaining information using computer systems.
• Adhering to facility policies, nursing service procedures, and care standards.
• Organizing and managing a flexible schedule to coordinate job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• A certificate documenting successful completion of a nurse aide training course approved by the Illinois Board of Educators or equivalent qualification as defined by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
• Active listing or eligibility to be listed on the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation CNA registry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to handle emotionally and physically demanding situations with professionalism.
• Competence in using technical equipment and learning new materials efficiently.