Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Accolade Health Care LLC.; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to perform fundamental nursing tasks under the supervision of an LPN or RN. The role focuses on providing personal care and restorative procedures to residents, helping them achieve greater independence and quality of life.

The CNA will work as a key member of the nursing team, ensuring high-quality care while adhering to policies and participating in team collaboration with nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Nurse aide training certificate approved by the Illinois Board/IDPR.
• Active CNA registry listing or eligibility in Illinois.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle emotionally and physically demanding situations professionally.
• Competence in using technical equipment and learning new materials quickly.

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 Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Administrator and team members.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding and tact with residents, families, and staff.
• Manage census changes and challenging residents calmly and professionally.
• Follow verbal and written communications in English.
• Adapt to interruptions and learn to operate technical materials and equipment.
• Enter and retrieve information using computer systems.
• Adhere to facility policies, nursing procedures and care standards.
• Organize a flexible schedule to coordinate duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism under pressure

Technical equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse aide training certificate (IL approved)

CNA registry listing or 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.

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

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

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), your responsibilities include:

• 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

To excel as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will need:

• 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.