CNA

CNA

The Garlands of Barrington - Barrington, IL 60010

Overview

Salary Range $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Health Care CNA /Nurse

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Full-Time & Part-Time Available Hourly Rate $16.00 - $19.00 (Salary is based on FT/PT status and Years of Experience)

Our Prairieview facility NEEDS FULL TIME PM and OVERNIGHT CNA'S for our AL, SNL & Memory Care Floors

Benefits for Full-time Employees (30 hours + per week)

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k (with match)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance

Benefits for All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)

• Heated, underground parking
• Upscale employee break room
• Employee referral awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided

Job Responsibilities for CNA:

• Assure residents are given adequate assistance with personal care and oral hygiene
• Assist with ambulation, transferring or transporting of residents, (including pushing residents in wheelchairs) to the dining rooms, activities and/or various areas of Prairieview as necessary
• Follow established standards of nursing practice and implements facility policies and procedures
• Listen to resident and family concerns and initiate corrective actions and communicate concerns and outcomes to the Nurse
• Provide support and encouragement to all residents to remain as independent as possible
• Assist with serving meals and beverages, supervising dining rooms during meal times to ensure resident safety
• Observe infection control procedures
• Complete resident rounds as assigned, reporting any resident care issues to the Nurse on duty
• Assist with orientation of new residents to the facility
• Maintain accurate records of each resident's daily care on the appropriate documents, and in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of resident records and facility information
• Attend all in-service classes as assigned
• Come to work in a clean neat uniform, and consistently present a professional appearance
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• CNA certification
• Experience working in assisted living, home health or long-term care environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess, or be able to obtain current CPR certification
• Must be familiar with the Rights of the Resident, the definition of Resident Abuse, and the reporting protocol of possible Resident Abuse
• Demonstrate excellent listening skills and communicate effectively while conveying patience and understanding
• Treat all customers with dignity and respect and establishes a trusting relationship with them, while maintaining confidences
• Complete all appropriate documentation accurately and timely
• Communicate any allegation of resident abuse immediately to Nurse
• Must have an adequate understanding of English and be able to speak and write it well
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a team member, with a positive, pro-active attitude
• Follow all policies and procedures of Prairieview at The Garlands

Physical Requirements for CNA:

• Must be able to manually lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Must be able to assist in transferring residents who weigh in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to tolerate long periods of walking, bending and standing
• Must be able to push customers in wheelchairs frequently for brief periods of time