Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

CHILDREN'S HABILITATION CENTER

CHC is looking for a Long-Term Care Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are essential members of the healthcare team in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They provide hands-on care and support to elderly or disabled residents who require long-term assistance with daily activities.

Title: Team Assistant (TA) Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: Children's Habilitation Center

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Classification: Full Time or Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Charge Nurse (RN) and Team Lead, LPN

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Location: 121 W. 154th Street, Harvey, IL

Shift Options: Evening (3p - 11:30p) and Night (11p - 7:30a)

Many opportunities for overtime; longer hours periodically based on organizational needs

• Alternating weekends are a must

Purpose: The Team Assistant will assist nursing personnel in the provision of basic care for residents and necessary tasks in compliance with Children's Habilitation Center (CHC) policies, procedures and applicable Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Resident Personal care functions (bathing, skincare, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing & undressing)
• Assists in turning and positioning residents
• Conducts sensory stimulation programs, as delineated in the Individual Patient Plan (IPP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Assists with physical therapy programs, as dictated by the Physical Therapist
• Completes resident active treatment and documents results
• Uses proper transfer techniques when transferring residents per policy
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for the safe use of medical equipment
• Helps keep residents' rooms and equipment clean and supplied
• Make and change beds
• Transports residents, supplies, and equipment as needed
• Required to have your booster shot
• Assists nurses and other personnel as needed
• Abide by the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing or Healthcare Assistant certification required
• American Health Association approved CPR certification
• Good standing on IDPH Health Care Worker Registry
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug testing, TB Test, and Lift Test.
• Experience working with various socioeconomic populations is a plus.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits: Union Sponsored Medical (Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Uniform Stipends, Short-Term Disability, 401-K Retirement Savings, and other benefit options.

Children's Habilitation Center is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Children's Habilitation Center will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

***This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities.

There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned. ***

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