Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) │Full-Time │6am-2:30pm│80hrs/pp

Bethesda-Health-Group; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide patient care and support within the Alton facility. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, and safety under the Charge Nurse, document accurately, and help orient new residents.

The role requires CNA certification, CPR, and the ability to lift and move patients. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Active CNA certification in the applicable state.
• CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Time management and ability to meet productivity standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift heavy objects with proper technique and assistance.
• Ability to transfer/move patients weighing 200+ lbs with assistance.
• Ability to push/pull equipment over 40 lbs with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and coordination for patient care and equipment.
• Ability to document accurately in writing or via tape recorder.
• Visual acuity to distinguish color.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Accurately document into patient records.
• Record height, weight, vital signs, and orient new residents.
• Assist with rounds and respond promptly to call lights.
• Ensure proper devices and supplies are applied per orders.
• Manage intake and output charts and report to Charge Nurse at shift changes.
• Perform procedures/treatments as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Maintain supplies/equipment and communicate needs.
• Provide reports to Charge Nurse at end of shift.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Mobility

Lifting techniques

Teamwork

Documentation

Dexterity

Patient interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Provides patient care related support including services relative to hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety as directed by Charge Nurse per established departmental guidelines. Documents appropriately into patient record charting based on skill level and follows established standards and guidelines. Upon admission, accurately completes personal belonging sheet, obtains and records height, weight, and vital signs, orientates new resident to the facility and unit, ensures that resident receives an arm band and provides resident with a labeled admission kit. Answers call lights promptly and responds to all resident needs. Completes rounds as assigned and throughout course of duty. Turns and repositions residents every 2 hours; repositions seated residents every hour. Takes vital signs and weights accurately and reports to Charge Nurse promptly and accurately. Ensures that proper slings, splints, braces, positions devices, specialty care items, etc. are applied according to physician or therapy orders. Accurately measures intake and output on the I & O sheets and relays information to Charge Nurse at shift change. Performs procedures and treatments as instructed by Charge Nurse (i.e.: Sitz bath, moist packs, isolation techniques, etc.). Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment on the unit and alerts Charge Nurse or purchasing clerk of additional needs. Ensures that charge items are entered according to departmental procedure. Successfully completes job duties as CNA by attending continuing education classes and in-services, accepting reassignments to other areas, taking on increased responsibilities, and keeping Charge Nurse informed of pertinent information that may require follow-up. Interacts and maintains effective working relationships with other team members, charge nurse, and department managers. Maintains discretion in handling confidential information. Gives report to Charge Nurse at the end of each shift and completes walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state you will be working
• CPR certification, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy object using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment
• Ability to physically perform necessary documentation in writing or use of tape recorder
• Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color

Pay Range: $16.08 - $25.24 per hour

Category: CNA

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