Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Provide continuous monitoring and direct observation of high-risk patients to ensure safety and prevent injury. Assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and document care activities in the electronic health record system.
The Patient Care Sitter/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a dual role in providing direct observation and hands-on care to patients in an acute care setting.
The sitter/CNA ensures patient safety through continuous observation while also assisting with basic patient care tasks.
Working under the supervision of nursing staff, the sitter/CNA helps maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients, particularly those at risk for falls, elopement, or self-harm.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties Provide continuous, monitoring of patients at risk for injury or harm, ensuring their safety at all times.
Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
Specimen
Collection: Collect specimens such as urine and stool for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
Infection
Control: Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
Equipment
Handling: Assist with the setup, operation, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.
Patient
Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
Employee
Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork. Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others). Nonessential Job Duties Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly patient room, including tidying up and removing clutter. Help with transporting patients between departments or to diagnostic tests, as directed by nursing staff. Support other unit tasks such as stocking supplies and setting up patient care equipment as needed. Participate in hospital training programs and continuing education to enhance patient care skills.
.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 Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements: Exposure: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Depends on patients diagnosis, exposure to urine, blood, stool, vomitus, AIDS, Herpes. TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk-sputum, secretions, coughing. Usage of PP equipment, properly fit tested mask, and universal precautions minimize risk. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Required to observe patients; reading equipment and dials.
Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Necessary to hear alarms, yells for help and to hear patient verbalizations.
Usd $19.02 - Usd $23.46 /Hr
Requires a current CNA certification in the state of Illinois and a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting is preferred but not required.
Market context
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