CNA - Hospital

CNA - Hospital

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Hospital

HMC Offers

• Excellent benefits

• Quality childcare located in Hopedale

• HMC Wellness Center membership

• 401(k) plan with employer match

About the Job

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a compassionate, dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Hospital team. The CNA assists nursing staff in providing safe, quality, patient-centered care to individuals with a variety of medical conditions, injuries, and care needs.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, transfers, and other activities of daily living. The CNA also monitors and reports changes in patient condition, helps maintain a clean and comfortable care environment, and supports the nursing team in delivering excellent patient care.

This position is primarily based in the Hospital. However, the CNA will have opportunities to cross-train and provide support in our Nursing Home as staffing and operational needs arise. This flexibility allows team members to broaden their skills and gain experience caring for patients and residents in different healthcare settings.

Schedule

Night Shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

This position works overnight hours in the Hospital. Candidates must be available to work the scheduled night shift and provide coverage in the Nursing Home and Commons Assisted Living facility as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff with daily patient care activities and assigned nursing interventions.

• Provide assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, and other personal hygiene needs while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.

• Assist patients with meals and feeding as needed, following established care plans and dietary instructions.

• Measure and record vital signs and promptly report abnormal findings, changes in condition, or other concerns to the appropriate nursing staff.

• Assist patients with ambulation, mobility, positioning, and transfers between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs, using proper techniques and available equipment.

• Reposition patients as directed to promote comfort, maintain skin integrity, and help prevent pressure injuries.

• Prepare and maintain patient rooms with necessary supplies, linens, equipment, and personal care items.

• Keep patient care areas clean, organized, and safe.

• Follow nursing instructions, established procedures, infection prevention practices, and patient safety guidelines.

• Observe patients and report changes in physical condition, behavior, or other concerns to the nursing staff.

• Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members.

• Protect confidential patient information and comply with HIPAA requirements and HMC policies.

• Treat every patient and resident with compassion, dignity, respect, and professionalism.

• Participate in cross-training and provide coverage in the Nursing Home and Commons Assisted Living facility as needed.

• Complete required documentation, training, and other duties consistent with the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

• Current CPR certification.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

• Ability to work independently while following established policies, procedures, and nursing direction.

• Dependability, professionalism, and a commitment to providing quality patient care.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the workday.

• Ability to assist patients and residents with personal care, toileting, meals, ambulation, repositioning, and transfers.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when required, with or without reasonable accommodation and using appropriate assistance or equipment when available.

• Ability to push wheelchairs, assist with patient transportation, and use appropriate equipment to support safe patient movement.

• Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient needs and maintain a safe care environment.

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in the Hospital and involves direct contact with patients who may have varying medical conditions and levels of care needs. Cross-training and floating to the Nursing Home and Commons Assisted Living facility may be required based on staffing and operational needs.

The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be used in accordance with HMC policies and established infection prevention practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hopedale Medical Complex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Hopedale Medical Complex provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Hopedale Medical Complex reserves the right to modify this job description based on organizational needs.

Compensation details: 18-22 Hourly Wage

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