Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing AssistantThis job is located in Wauconda, ILWe offer:Union Pension PlanAbove Industry Starting PayOn the Job TrainingFree UniformsBenefits after first calendar month of employmentPaid HolidaysPaid CPR Training and CertificationA Career, not just a job – Room to grow and advance within the companyHealthcare Superheroes… while we don't require you to leap tall buildings in a single bound, here are the responsibilities & qualifications for this role.Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential care and support to residents, assisting with daily living activities such as hygiene, meals, mobility, and comfort. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, documenting care activities, and reporting observations to nursing supervisors. CNAs ensure residents' privacy and dignity while adhering to HIPAA guidelines, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. They contribute to a safe and supportive environment, participate in educational opportunities to maintain certification, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of residents.Responsibilities:Be able to perform all functions under your active license or certification or as it pertains to your assigned duties.Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their care plans.Assist in all aspects of a resident's daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.Appropriately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident's needs change.Know how to approach and care for residents with dementia.Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.Qualifications:An active Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) License or Certification in good standing.High School Diploma or GED.Willingness to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.CPR and First Aid certifications are required.Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.Competent in organizational and time management skills.Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Must be able to perform duties throughout the scheduled shift.Aperion Care. Strive for Perfection. Achieve Excellence.Part-time positions also available. (Without benefits)Aperion is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulations.