Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Accolade Health Care LLC.; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Leave

Free uniforms

Daily Pay partner

Renovated breakrooms

Monthly Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to perform fundamental nursing tasks under the direction of an LPN or RN, focusing on personal care and restorative procedures to residents.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a nurse aide training certificate approved by the Illinois Board, and active listing or eligibility on the Illinois CNA registry, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle demanding situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Nurse aide training course approved by the Illinois Board or equivalent.
• Active listing or eligibility on the Illinois 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.

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 regulations.
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing and other team members.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding, and tact with residents, families, and staff.
• Manage changes in census and challenging resident interactions professionally.
• Maintain calm demeanor during emergencies.
• Follow verbal and written communications in English.
• Problem-solve and interpret instructions accurately.
• Communicate effectively with individuals of all educational levels.
• Adapt to interruptions in a busy environment.
• Learn and operate technical materials and equipment.
• Enter and obtain information using computer systems.
• Adhere to facility policies, nursing procedures, and care standards.
• Organize and manage a flexible schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse aide training certificate

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.

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.