CNA - Compassionate Caregiver with Growth & Benefits

Bethesda Health Group; Royal Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is hiring a CNA to support patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and safety under the Charge Nurse. You will document in patient records, complete admissions, and orient new residents, while taking vital signs and reporting promptly.

You will respond to call lights, assist with repositioning and transfers, maintain equipment, and provide shift reports. Related duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state you will be working.
• CPR certification, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift heavy object using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to transfer and move patients who weigh 200+ lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance.
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary.
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care related support including hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination and safety as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Documents appropriately into patient records per established guidelines.
• Completes admission tasks and orients new resident to the facility and unit.
• Takes vital signs, height and weight, and reports to Charge Nurse promptly.
• Responds to call lights and resident needs; completes rounds as assigned.
• Assists with transfers and positioning; uses devices as ordered.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; alerts of additional needs.
• Gives shift reports to Charge Nurse at end of shift.
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Stand/walk long periods

Lift heavy objects

Transfer patients up to 200 lbs

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Bethesda Health Group is hiring a CNA to support patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and safety under the Charge Nurse. You will document in patient records, complete admissions, and orient new residents, while taking vital signs and reporting promptly.

You will respond to call lights, assist with repositioning and transfers, maintain equipment, and provide shift reports. Related duties may be assigned as needed.