CNA

Goldwater Care; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwater Care is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate resident care and support with activities of daily living. You will assist with meals, hydration, hygiene, mobility, and comfort, while ensuring safety and dignity for all residents.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, documenting intake and output, and reporting observations to nursing staff. A current CNA certification and CPR are required, along with strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification as per state laws.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care and support with daily living activities.
• Assist with meals, hydration, hygiene, and mobility.
• Monitor health status and document vital signs and inputs/outputs.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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.