Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

CNA-Nurse Assistant

Location: Kankakee, IL

Organization: Arc at Kankakee

Job Type: PART_TIME

Summary:
At Arc at Kankakee, we pride ourselves in providing exceptional care to our residents, making them feel at home. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a vital role in providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living, ensuring the health, welfare, and safety of all residents. Our compassionate team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care with a person-centered approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals

• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths

• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents

• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information

• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor

• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records

• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws

• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Long term care experience preferred

• Current CPR certification required

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

How to Apply:
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual interested in making a difference in the lives of others, please apply to become a part of our team at Arc at Kankakee.

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