Compassionate Nursing Assistant | Resident Care & Support

The Alden Network; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide residents with daily nursing care in accordance with applicable standards and facility policies. The role follows the direction of nursing leadership to ensure the highest quality care and comfort for residents.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, participating in care plan conferences, and reporting concerns to leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nursing arts course from an accredited program and pass the nursing assistant competency evaluation.
• Be at least 16 years old with good moral character and trustworthy.
• Provide evidence of employment/occupation and residence for two years prior to employment.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have CPR certification or obtain within two weeks of employment.
• Demonstrates interest in caring for ill, disabled, and elderly; able to interact tactfully with customers, families, visitors, and staff.
• Must read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Personable, enthusiastic, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Follow nursing procedures and protocols per facility policies.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living for a specified number of residents.
• Help develop a written plan of care for each resident.
• Attend care plan conferences and resident/family meetings when invited.
• Report concerns and issues to the Administrator.
• Make rounds to ensure residents are safe and comfortable.
• Maintain a warm, calm, supportive environment in the department.
• Participate in in-service education programs.
• Assist with orientation for new staff and residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reading & writing in English

Teamwork

Education

Nursing aide program diploma/certificate

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification or ability to obtain within 2 weeks

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide residents with daily nursing care in accordance with applicable standards and facility policies. The role follows the direction of nursing leadership to ensure the highest quality care and comfort for residents.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, participating in care plan conferences, and reporting concerns to leadership.