Certified Nursing Assistant Second Shift

Allure; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Illinois is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential resident care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient dignity and privacy. Applicants must be certified as a CNA and hold current CPR certification. Long-term care experience is preferred, and candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English. This role demands physical capability in a moderate noise environment, making it suitable for committed healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals and feeding residents.
• Provide personal hygiene assistance.
• Check vital signs and maintain resident stability.
• Document actions and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Assisting residents with meals

Personal hygiene assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Patient communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.