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

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

Qualifications

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

Type: Part Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 106143