Provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents in assisted living and memory care, assisting with daily living activities and monitoring health status. Collaborate with the healthcare team to document care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for residents with memory impairments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an active CNA certification in Illinois and a BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include strong interpersonal skills, physical stamina for resident transfers, and proficiency with EMR systems.
professional certificateTeam CollaborationHIPAA ComplianceInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareCompassionate CareInfection ControlElectronic Medical RecordsActivities Of Daily LivingVital Signs MonitoringMemory CareElder CarePatient Transferring
Job description
Overview
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Assisted Living and Memory Care team.
The CNA will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centered care to residents, including those with memory impairments such as Alzheimers and dementia.
This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, promoting their independence, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for elder care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties Resident Care: Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Provide oral care, skin care, and hair care as needed.
Help residents with mobility and transferring (e.g., from bed to wheelchair).
Provide specialized care and support to residents with memory impairments, utilizing techniques to enhance their quality of life and minimize agitation or confusion.
Meal Assistance: Monitor and report changes in residents' eating habits or appetite.
Resident Monitoring: Regularly monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, or emotional health.
Report any significant changes or concerns to the Nurse.
Take and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
Observe and report any adverse reactions or changes in residents' condition to Nurse.
Housekeeping & Environment: Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living environment for residents.
Help with light housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, laundry, and tidying up residents rooms.
Documentation
Accurately document all care provided and any changes in residents' condition. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Resident
Interaction: Provide companionship and engage residents in meaningful activities and conversation. Support residents' emotional and mental well-being through compassionate care.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plan With Employer Match
Collaboration
Work closely with other healthcare team members to deliver consistent and coordinated care. Participate in service plan meetings and provide input on residents' care plans.
Organizational
Compliance: Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to infection control, safety, abuse & neglect and resident privacy (HIPAA). Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees. Promote a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Regularly complete all assigned training modules and courses within the Learning Management System (LMS) to stay up to date on required skills, policies, and industry standards.
Non-essential
Duties
Resident
Outings: Assist with resident outings and off-site appointments as needed.
Administrative
Support: Provide support with administrative tasks such as inventory management and supply stocking when required.
Professional
Development: Participate in ongoing training and education to enhance skills and stay current with best practices in assisted living and memory care.
Responsibilities
Preferred Experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide compassionate care.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Physical stamina to assist with resident transfers and other physical tasks.
Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards working with elderly residents, particularly those with memory impairments.
Basic proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Required Licensure/Education Active CNA certification in Illinois BLS This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
Benefits
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Exposure/Sensory Requirement Exposure to: Chemicals: As listed in MSDS manual; chemotherapeutic agents, Disinfectants, room deodorizers, Betadine Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Blood and urine - High risk - administers direct resident care TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk - administers direct resident care Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed to communicate with patient families, ancillary staff, MDs (ex: report on patient status, instruct patient/family re: teaching needs, goals.) Vision: Needed to see emergency exits/equipment; required to perform assessments of patients status; read orders; operate equipment; change empty bags, recognize and respond to safety procedures/emergencies.
Smell
Needs to note presence of incontinence, emergency situations (fire, smoke) and assessment of drainage for foul smell.
Hearing
Needed to hear call lights, patient verbalization for assistance, patient concerns, emergency alarms, paging system, communication on telephone and hearing B/P; respond to safety procedures/emergencies.
Touch
Needed to perform percussive assessments and to comfort patients, manipulate tools/equipment; assess skin conditions and assess pulse. Activity/Lifting Requirement Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 20%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 5%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 20%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 10%
Climb: 5%
Bend: 10%
Reach above shoulders: 5% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 20 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 35 lbs:
Frequently
Up to 60 lbs:
Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs:
Not required
Up to 100 lbs:
Not required
Over 100 lbs: Not required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Linen, IV equipment, pumps carried waist high from utility rooms/med rooms to patient rooms. Patient trays are carried waist high from corridor to patient room. Patients lifted from cart to bed in horizontal position. Patients transferred from bed to chair in an emergency, a patient may be lifted from floor to bed. Fire extinguisher at waist height. Reaching above shoulders to equipment in overhead storage. If more than 35 lbs. is to be moved, the expectation is that the individual will seek help and if applicable use minimal life equipment. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 20
Twist: 45
Stand: 60
Crawl: 5
Walk: 10
Kneel: 5
Lift: 45
Drive: 0
Squat: 10
Climb: 5
Bend: 10
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp Yes 15 lbs.
Normal weight: daily Pushing & pulling Yes 15 lbs.
Normal weight: 50-200lbs daily
Fine
Manipulation: Transfer to wheelchair, writing skills required. Use of equipment, suction /NG, assisting with ADL's - buttoning, zipping, opening cartons, and packages.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not required Environmental
Factors &Special
Hazards
Environmental
Factors (Time
Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature:
Normal
Range
Lighting:
Average
Noise levels:
Average
Humidity:
Normal
Range
Atmosphere:
Odors
Special
Hazards:
Radiation,
Chemical,
Other: Occasional exposure to s-ray in patient room to agents, frequent exposure to sharp needles, blades.
Protective
Clothing
Required: As required for Universal Precautions special isolation (gloves, gowns, mask).
