CNA

Aperion Care; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident care and support with all activities of daily living, ensuring health, welfare, and safety of residents at all times.

The CNA will assist with meals, hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and documentation, while maintaining privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and state/federal requirements. Prior long-term care experience is preferred; CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required by state laws.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and feeding; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Assist with personal hygiene including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaving; assist with bathroom trips; help with showers and baths.
• Assist with ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; record intake and output.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

English proficiency

Age 18+

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.