Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Arcadia Care; Peoria Heights (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Peoria Heights is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide resident care and assist with daily living activities. The role includes feeding, hygiene, mobility support, vital signs, and accurate documentation to ensure health and safety.

Candidates must be CNA-certified, 18 or older, with CPR certification and English fluency; familiarity with HIPAA and regulatory standards is expected. This position is full-time and on-site at our facility.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CNA in the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with meals and feeding, provide water and nourishment.
• Support personal hygiene: baths, grooming, and toileting assistance.
• Assist with ambulation, turning, and positioning.
• Monitor vitals and weight; document intake and output.
• Ensure resident comfort; answer call lights and report observations.
• Document actions by completing forms and logs.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality; follow HIPAA rules.
• Adhere to standards, policies, and regulations including JCAHO when applicable.
• Update job knowledge through ongoing education and professional involvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

English

Education

CNA certification

Job description

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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

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 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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