Certified nursing assistant (Pt days, 6 am - 2:30 pm)
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents in assisted living and memory care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility. Monitor resident health status, record vital signs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain a safe environment.
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.
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.
.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
.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.
Needs to note presence of incontinence, emergency situations (fire, smoke) and assessment of drainage for foul smell.
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.
Usd $18.83 - Usd $23.00 /Hr
Must hold a current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Illinois and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates should possess the physical stamina for resident transfers and a compassionate attitude toward elderly patients with memory impairments.
Market context
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