CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Benefits include: Competitive wages, flexible shifts, 401k, advancement opportunities, and a positive work environment. Also available: health, vision, dental, and life insurance.

And..... the ABSOLUTE BEST working environment you could ever imagine being a part of!!

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to assist the nurses in the providing of resident care primarily in the area of the daily living routine.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a current Certified Nurse's Assistant certificate in the State of Illinois.
• A high school diploma is preferred.
• Must have the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine, repetitive job duties.
• Show willingness to provide good nursing care.
• Be considerate, pleasant, and professional in the performance of his/her duties.
• Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the residents of the facility.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations as related to duties.

MAIN DUTIES

• Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Be sensitive to residents' families and respond in an appropriate professional way as the situation requires.
• Carry out assignments for resident care including (but not limited to):
• a) bathing
• b) dressing
• c) grooming
• d) shaving
• e) feeding
• f) restorative nursing procedures
• g) retraining
• Keep residents' bed, dresser, bathroom, and general living area clean and tidy.
• Answer call lights promptly.
• Help check in all new residents and re-admissions, as well as assist in the transfer of residents to different rooms.
• Put resident's clothing away properly.
• Report any changes in resident's condition--e.g. eating habits, behavior, temperature, etc. to the charge nurse of the uni...