Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

South Elgin Living and Rehab LLC; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Elgin Living and Rehab LLC is seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide outstanding patient care and daily support for residents. Must hold Illinois CNA certification and have, at minimum, an 8th grade education.

You will assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure quality care in a fast-paced environment. CPR certification is required, and familiarity with computer systems is expected.

Qualifications

• State CNA certification required.
• Current CPR certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to think and act independently and communicate with staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing restrictions, allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining information from physicians and nurses about patient conditions and plans.
• Measuring and recording intake and output and reporting changes to staff.
• Recording vital signs as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care.
• Reminding patients to take medications and supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior to nurses.
• Staying up to date on CNA training and facility policy.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Program Certificate

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Full Time and Part Time PM

Full Time Overnight Positions

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in accordance with laws of the state of Illinois. Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.

Seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state certified nursing assistant certification and a nursing degree from a recognized Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Responsibilities:

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Requirements:

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association).
• Nursing degree from a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.

Excellent personal hygiene.