Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Free uniforms

DailyPay

Breakroom refreshments

Employee events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to perform fundamental nursing tasks under the direction of an LPN or RN. You will provide personal care and restorative support to residents, helping them achieve greater independence in daily living activities.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and collaborating with nursing leadership and staff to ensure high-quality care in a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Nurse aide training course approved by Illinois Board of Education or equivalent as defined by Illinois DPR.
• Active listing or eligibility to be listed on the Illinois DPR CNA registry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle emotionally and physically demanding situations with professionalism.
• Competence in using technical equipment and learning new materials efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks and assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Support residents in achieving independence in self-performance activities.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect resident privacy.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and other staff.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding, and tact when interacting with residents, families, and staff.
• Manage sudden census changes and challenging residents with professionalism.
• Maintain calm demeanor during emergencies.
• Follow verbal and written communications in English.
• Problem-solve and interpret instructions accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: $20.00-$26.50 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.