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Pavilionhealthcare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). In this vital role, you will provide compassionate care to residents, assisting them with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, aiding with personal hygiene, and collaborating closely with nursing staff to deliver the best patient care. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those you care for in a supportive and rewarding environment. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a fulfilling career in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• CNA must have a high school diploma or GED and state certification.
• CPR certification is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Record vital signs and communicate changes in patient behavior.

Skills

Team collaboration

Understanding medical conditions

English proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Certified Nursing Assistant License

CPR Certification

Job description

Pavilion of Ottawa 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. At this facility, this is a collectively bargained position under the union.

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