Weekend Caregiver

Comfort Keepers; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their dedicated team in Palatine. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential nursing care and support to patients, assisting with daily activities like bathing and eating while ensuring their comfort and dignity. The ideal candidate will be dependable and empathetic, thriving in a collaborative environment where teamwork is vital. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, providing care that truly matters. If you are passionate about helping people and are ready to contribute to a caring community, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant course or equivalent is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene and daily living assistance to patients.
• Check vital signs, perform tests, and administer treatments.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Ability to Lift 75 Pounds

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Course Completion

Job description

Comfort Keepers is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team in our Palatine location. The CNA will provide nursing care to patients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting during the weekend.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and able to work with all types of people.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient care: Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance, including toileting, bathing, supporting meals, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
2. Medical needs: Check vital signs and weight, perform sugar and urine testing, collect specimens, and administer non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz, and therapeutic baths.
3. Professional development: Maintain specialized training and perform additional tasks relevant to the patient or area as needed.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous hospital experience with acceptable references (preferred)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds