Certified Nurse’s Aide (Cna) Job – Harrisburg, Il

Why You’ll Love This Job
The state of Illinois is offering an incentive program for CNAs based on years of experience! You could earn up to an additional $6.50 per hour!
Learn more here: https://www.petersenhealthcare.net/cnaprogram/
Working under the direction of the staff nurses, the Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) provides personal care and assistance to residents to assure their safety and comfort. The C.N.A. follows the nurses’ instructions to provide treatments and carry out procedures. The observe and report changes in the resident’s physical, mental and social status to nurses in order to insure the well-being of the resident
Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for personal appearance by adhering to the Petersen Health Care dress code
• Resident Care Process
• Assists in dressing, buttoning, typing and snaps
• Performs responsibilities in a cooperative manner under the guidance and supervision of professional nursing personnel. Uses time constructively and organizes assignments for maximum productivity.
• Provides for the psychosocial needs of residents
• Adhering to facility policy regarding absenteeism and sick time
• Maintains current knowledge in present Nursing Practice (in-servicing and continuing education) including the Mandatory Educational Activities as Fire Safety/Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne pathogens and proper body mechanics)
• Giving appropriate explanations
• Answers call lights
• Assists with standing, lifting, transferring and ambulating residents
• Demonstrates responsibility for own Standard of Practice
• Reporting for work as scheduled and on time
• Maintaining communication devices (nurse call light, TV and telephone and other such equipment)
• Change Process
• Frequent hand washing
• Records all nursing procedures and basic care on appropriate forms
• Assessment – Makes appropriate decisions regarding notifying the nurse responsible for the resident
• Utilizes techniques of infection control such as:
• Assists the nurse or physician with minor treatments and procedures as assigned
• Non-Verbal
• Planning – Plans organization of assignment in order to complete assignment in a timely fashion
• Measures and records fluid intake and output
• Adapts to change brought about by external and internal forces in a cooperative and mature way
• Using supplies efficiently
• Verbal
• Provides post-mortem care
• Cleans residents jewelry as needed or upon request
• Provides for the safety and security needs of the resident by:
• Communicates pertinent information regarding resident care throughout the tour of duty and at change of shift to the responsible nurse
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharges of residents
• Making frequent checks on residents and responding to the resident’s call for assistance in a timely and appropriate manner
• Utilizes appropriate and professional body language
• Avoiding work-related injuries through the application or proper practice techniques
• Cleans wheelchairs and Geri-chairs on a regular basis and as needed
• Measures temperature, radial pulse, respiration and blood pressure
• Demonstrates support of the philosophy of Petersen Health Care by adhering to policies, procedures and established Standards of Nursing Practices
• Collects specimens – urine, feces and sputum
• Identifies areas appropriate for change in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
• Maintains appropriate supplies of gloves and other personal protective equipment
• Standard precautions and disease specific precautionary techniques
• Demonstrates receptivity though active listening
• Carries out basic hygiene measures including but not limited to the following: grooming, shaving, applying make-up, oral hygiene/dental care, cuts/cleans nails, fingers and toes, foot care, skin care, bathing/showering and cleaning incontinent residents.
• Passes ice water and assists residents with hydrations
• Communication
• Facilitates change process in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
• Verifies that all dentures, glasses and personal items are marked with proper resident’s name
• Distributes nourishments, feeds residents and records % of dietary int
• Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude
• Gives and removes bed pans, urinals and performs Foley care
• Role Development
• Integrate cost effective measures nursing practices by:
• Role Involvement
• Assists in organizing residents drawers, closets and rooms
• Turns and positions residents to prevent pressure areas
• Being willing to work in a team approach to accomplish goals
• Listens to and hears resident and family anxieties and relays this information to the nurse
• Implementation
• Executes procedures consistent with interdisciplinary care plan, Petersen Health Care Procedure Manuals and that are within the scope of the role of the C.N.A.
• Written

Qualifications

• Completion of the Certified Nurse’s Aide course or be enrolled in a Competency Training Program leading to certification in less than 120 days from the date of employment
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Work overtime as necessary
• Be able to read and follow written directions
• Be of legal working age
• Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English
• Must have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.
• General knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to long term care

Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 109644