Certified Nurse’s Aide (Cna) Job – Newman, 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

• Reporting for work as scheduled and on time
• Role Development
• Gives and removes bed pans, urinals and performs Foley care
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharges of residents
• Identifies areas appropriate for change in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
• Records all nursing procedures and basic care on appropriate forms
• Assists the nurse or physician with minor treatments and procedures as assigned
• Communicates pertinent information regarding resident care throughout the tour of duty and at change of shift to the responsible nurse
• Integrate cost effective measures nursing practices by:
• Communication
• Answers call lights
• Using supplies efficiently
• Assessment – Makes appropriate decisions regarding notifying the nurse responsible for the resident
• Verifies that all dentures, glasses and personal items are marked with proper resident’s name
• 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)
• Assists in dressing, buttoning, typing and snaps
• Utilizes appropriate and professional body language
• Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude
• Assists with standing, lifting, transferring and ambulating residents
• Role Involvement
• Frequent hand washing
• Assumes responsibility for personal appearance by adhering to the Petersen Health Care dress code
• Turns and positions residents to prevent pressure areas
• Planning – Plans organization of assignment in order to complete assignment in a timely fashion
• Standard precautions and disease specific precautionary techniques
• Cleans residents jewelry as needed or upon request
• Cleans wheelchairs and Geri-chairs on a regular basis and as needed
• Provides for the safety and security needs of the resident by:
• Demonstrates receptivity though active listening
• Measures and records fluid intake and output
• Implementation
• Utilizes techniques of infection control such as:
• Measures temperature, radial pulse, respiration and blood pressure
• Being willing to work in a team approach to accomplish goals
• Avoiding work-related injuries through the application or proper practice techniques
• Giving appropriate explanations
• 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.
• Demonstrates support of the philosophy of Petersen Health Care by adhering to policies, procedures and established Standards of Nursing Practices
• Resident Care Process
• Demonstrates responsibility for own Standard of Practice
• Distributes nourishments, feeds residents and records % of dietary int
• Maintaining communication devices (nurse call light, TV and telephone and other such equipment)
• Making frequent checks on residents and responding to the resident’s call for assistance in a timely and appropriate manner
• 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.
• Listens to and hears resident and family anxieties and relays this information to the nurse
• Assists in organizing residents drawers, closets and rooms
• Provides post-mortem care
• Verbal
• Provides for the psychosocial needs of residents
• Facilitates change process in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
• Maintains appropriate supplies of gloves and other personal protective equipment
• Passes ice water and assists residents with hydrations
• Collects specimens – urine, feces and sputum
• Non-Verbal
• Written
• Adhering to facility policy regarding absenteeism and sick time
• Change Process
• Adapts to change brought about by external and internal forces in a cooperative and mature way
• Performs responsibilities in a cooperative manner under the guidance and supervision of professional nursing personnel. Uses time constructively and organizes assignments for maximum productivity.

Qualifications

• Be able to read and follow written directions
• General knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to long term care
• Work overtime as necessary
• 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 have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.
• Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Be of legal working age

Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 109315