Iroquois Memorial Hospital & Resident Home·Watseka, Illinois
Provide direct care to residents of all ages, including performing timely assessments, responding to call lights, and ensuring patient safety through hourly rounding. Maintain accurate electronic documentation and adhere to infection control and ethical guidelines.
It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do.
It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given.
It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare.
It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together.
IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let’s talk more about this opportunity.
Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Department: Resident Home
Status: Full Time, Evenings
Schedule: 3pm-11pm, 36 hours per week
Possess a service orientation. Must be able to care for residents of all ages and understand and react effectively to their unique needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Assessments and interventions are timely and appropriate and indicated by resident condition.
Recognizes emergencies promptly and responds in an appropriate manner.
Allows/encourages resident participation in decision making.
Applies knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals; e.g uses 2 patient identifiers, labels specimens at bedside.
Answers call lights/responds to requests from residents promptly. Assures that hourly rounding is done by assessing toilet needs, pain, positioning, possessions within easy reach and comfort of the environment.
Demonstrates an awareness of fall prevention techniques. Helps patients at risk, communicate that risk to other caregivers, reports all falls or assisted falls.
Engages in infection control practices, uses personal protective equipment appropriately, is diligent with hand washing, demonstrates knowledge of isolation procedures, infections/contagious diseases, etc.
Documentation is timely and accurately reflects resident condition, progress and events. Does not use banned abbreviations in documentation.
Resident hand off follows established procedures, reports are promptly given and received with an opportunity for questions.
Practices with ethical, regulatory and legal guidelines applicable to position.
Demonstrates familiarity with the electronic documentation system and uses it effectively and efficiently. Demonstrates ability to access policy and procedures by electronic use.
Experience/Education Requirements
Completion of CNA program with certification or a student enrolled in a nursing program.
Completion of hospital general orientation program.
Completion of annual mandatory in-services and competency measurements.
Must have completed a CNA program with certification or be currently enrolled in a nursing program. CPR certification is required within three months of hire.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
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