Compassionate CNA for Long-Term Care Hospital

ScionHealth; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant at Kindred Hospital Chicago - North. You will assist professional nursing staff in patient care, support activities of daily living, and help with basic clinical tasks under RN guidance.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient transfers, admissions/discharges support, and answering call lights. Competitive benefits accompany this role in a dynamic long-term acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Consults with supervisor and informs unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care (positioning, turning, bed care, etc.) and supports activities of daily living.
• Takes and records vitals and intake/output; documents timely.
• Prepares patient room and equipment; maintains cleanliness and comfort of patient areas.
• Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges; handles patient belongings.
• Responds to patient call lights and paging systems promptly.
• Under RN direction, assists with routine treatments (enemas, heat/cold).
• Aids in applying/removing restraints under RN guidance.
• Assists with more complex patient treatment procedures with RN/LVN/LPN support.
• Serves and removes meal trays; assists with feeding.

Skills

Fluent English

Attendance

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Task organization

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

ScionHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant at Kindred Hospital Chicago - North. You will assist professional nursing staff in patient care, support activities of daily living, and help with basic clinical tasks under RN guidance.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient transfers, admissions/discharges support, and answering call lights. Competitive benefits accompany this role in a dynamic long-term acute care setting.