Jobs · Healthcare · Illinois

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources · Rushville, IL · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$20/hrFull-time

About the role

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Rushville Treatment and Detention Facility, you'll support nursing staff with essential daily operations and provide direct care that ensures patient well-being. Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene
  • Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, fluid intake, and output
  • Supporting ambulation, repositioning, and range of motion activities
  • Aiding with wheelchair transfers, stretchers, and patient mobility
  • Providing emotional support and responding promptly to call lights
  • Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, workrooms, and equipment
  • Assisting physicians or nurses during minor procedures and treatments
  • Sterilizing instruments and maintaining supply inventory
  • Encouraging hydration and elimination as part of daily patient care
  • Documenting care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system

Requirements

You'll need:

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program
  • A current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  • A current CPR certification
  • Previous CNA experience preferred (correctional healthcare experience a plus)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • A commitment to patient confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate care

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Previous CNA experience
  • Experience in correctional healthcare settings

Skills

Essential skills include:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Physical stamina and the ability to lift and move patients as needed

Benefits

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. offers:

  • Annual increases
  • 40 paid days off per year
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with 50% match
  • Company-paid Short-term Disability and life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
  • Discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

Pay

$20.00/hr

Schedule

Full-time/ 7am-3pm/ 5 days weekly/ Works every other weekend

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