CNA

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

Job summary

Goldwater Care Princeton is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide compassionate resident care in a long-term care setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor residents’ health, and respond to calls while maintaining privacy and dignity.

The ideal candidate holds a valid CNA certification, CPR certification, and is able to communicate effectively in English. Experience in long-term care is preferred, and the role typically involves on-site shifts with

Qualifications

• Must hold current CNA certification in the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and feeding; provide fresh water and nourishment.
• Assist in personal hygiene (bedpans, baths, showers, backrubs, shampoos, shaves).
• Assist with ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Monitor vitals and weight; document intake/output.
• Respond to call lights; report observations to nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, logs and records.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Pursue ongoing education; maintain licensure; participate in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

CPR certification

Education

CNA 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

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.