CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Everest Care Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Care Group is seeking CNAs for all shifts, offering a highly competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more. As a CNA, you'll be responsible for various tasks related to resident care, ensuring their health and comfort while adhering to professional standards.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Illinois.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Long term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with serving meals and personal hygiene.
• Monitor vital signs and document actions.
• Ensure resident comfort and comply with HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Resident care

Assistance with personal hygiene

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Patient privacy and dignity

Education

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Current CPR certification

Job description

**$ 1000 SIGN ON BONUS!!**

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Voluntary benefits, Vacation and Paid sick time.

We are hiring CNAs for all shifts! Highly competitive rates, apply for more info.

SUMMARY:The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living. Ensuring the health, welfare and safety of all residents, as well performing occasional escort duties for our patient and facility needs.

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; provide adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, and therapeutic baths.
• 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.
• Responsible for escorting patients as assigned, notifying nursing personnel regarding arrival or departure of patients. Provide exceptional care for escorts, offering additional assistance when required to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.

·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 50pounds.

Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.