Compassionate CNA & Patient Safety Sitter (Acute Care)

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Patient Care Sitter/CNA to provide direct observation and hands-on care in an acute care setting. The role focuses on patient safety, fall prevention, and compassionate assistance with daily activities.

Under nursing supervision, you will monitor vital signs, document in the EHR, assist with ADLs, and help with infection control and equipment readiness. Current Illinois CNA and BLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant with Illinois CNA license.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to monitor patients and respond to changes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring for at-risk patients to ensure safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Record vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Document care activities accurately in the EHR system.
• Assist with specimen collection, infection control, and equipment handling.

Skills

CNA

Communication

Observation

Education

CNA certification (Illinois)

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Patient Care Sitter/CNA to provide direct observation and hands-on care in an acute care setting. The role focuses on patient safety, fall prevention, and compassionate assistance with daily activities.

Under nursing supervision, you will monitor vital signs, document in the EHR, assist with ADLs, and help with infection control and equipment readiness. Current Illinois CNA and BLS certifications are required.