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Citadel Healthcare LLC; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to patients, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, helping with personal hygiene, and collaborating closely with nursing staff to deliver personalized care. This position is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare. If you are a caring individual with the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our team.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and be CPR Certified.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Record vital signs and communicate patient behavior to nursing staff.

Skills

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Knowledge of medical conditions

English language proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Certified Nursing Assistant License

CPR Certification

Job description

The Citadel of Kankakee is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team! The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) helps patients/residents with comprehensive and personalized health care needs under the supervision of a nurse. The CNA assists patients/residents with activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, toileting and exercising.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or CNA Supervisor, the CNAs work closely with the nursing staff to ensure coordination of patient care.
• Provides physical support for patients/resident’s daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring to/from bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Assists patients with daily medication and supplements.
• Ensures proper resident/patient diet based on their dietary restrictions.
• Examines patients for open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
• Notes and communicates patient/resident behavior and changes in mood.
• Cleans rooms and bed linens.
• Checks and records vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Answers to patient calls and needs.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Qualifications and Skills:

• Good collaboration and teamwork skills with the nursing staff.
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant License/Certification.
• Must be CPR Certified.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet