CNA (FT DAYS, 5 AM - 5:30 PM)

About the role

Riverside Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) team in Kankakee, Illinois. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential direct care to residents in a skilled nursing facility, supporting their daily living needs and assisting with healthcare tasks under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The CNA plays a crucial role in maintaining the comfort, safety, and well-being of residents while contributing to the overall effectiveness of the nursing team. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Mobility Support: Help residents with mobility, including transferring, positioning, and walking, to enhance their comfort and prevent falls.
• Companionship: Provide companionship and emotional support to residents, fostering a caring and supportive environment.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor and record residents' vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Observation: Observe and report changes in residents' conditions or behaviors to the supervising nurse or healthcare team.
• Documentation: Document care provided, including any incidents, changes in condition, or resident responses, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Medical Task Assistance: Assist with basic medical tasks as directed by licensed nursing staff, including wound care, catheter care, and applying topical treatments (non-medicated).
• Equipment Preparation: Prepare and assist with medical equipment and supplies as needed for procedures and treatments.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all medical tasks are performed safely and in compliance with facility protocols.
• Hygiene and Infection Control: Follow infection control practices and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper sanitation of equipment.
• Environmental Maintenance: Ensure residents' environments are clean, safe, and conducive to their health and well-being.
• Resident Interaction and Support: Provide respectful and compassionate care, maintaining the dignity and privacy of residents at all times.
• Engagement: Engage with residents in a positive and supportive manner, addressing their needs, preferences, and concerns.
• Recreational Activities: Assist with recreational and social activities to enhance residents' quality of life and emotional well-being.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with the nursing team, including RNs, LPNs, and other CNAs, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Family Communication: Communicate effectively with residents and their families regarding care plans, changes in condition, and other relevant information.
• Team Participation: Participate in team meetings and care plan discussions to ensure that residents' needs are addressed.
• Compliance: Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to infection control, safety, abuse, neglect, and resident privacy (HIPAA).
• Training and Mentorship: Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees.
• Environmental Support: Promote a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
• Continuing Education: Regularly complete all assigned training modules and courses within the Learning Management System (LMS) to stay up to date on required skills, policies, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Active CNA certification in Illinois.
• BLS certification.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, especially in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care.
• Proficiency in basic nursing procedures.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a commitment to providing high-quality care and maintaining residents' dignity.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits: 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

Pay

USD $19.02 – USD $23.46 / Hr

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Linen, IV equipment, pumps carried waist high from utility rooms/med rooms to patient rooms. Patient trays are carried waist high from corridor to patient room. Patients lifted from cart to bed in horizontal position. Patients transferred from bed to chair in an emergency; a patient may be lifted from floor to bed. Fire extinguisher at waist height. Reaching above shoulders to equipment in overhead storage. If more than 35 lbs. is to be moved, the expectation is that the individual will seek help and, if applicable, use minimal lift equipment.
• Activity/Lifting Requirement (percentage of time during the normal workday):
  • Sit: 10%
  • Twist: 20%
  • Stand: 30%
  • Crawl: 5%
  • Walk: 20%
  • Kneel: 5%
  • Lift: 20%
  • Squat: 10%
  • Climb: 5%
  • Bend: 10%
  • Reach above shoulders: 5%
• Weight Lifting (per normal workday):
  • Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
  • Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
  • Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
  • Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
• Maximum Consecutive Time (minutes) per Activity:
  • Sit: 20
  • Twist: 45
  • Stand: 60
  • Crawl: 5
  • Walk: 10
  • Kneel: 5
  • Lift: 45
  • Squat: 10
  • Climb: 5
  • Bend: 10
  • Reach above shoulders: 5
• Repetitive Use of Hands: Simple grasp (up to 15 lbs daily), pushing & pulling (50–200 lbs daily), fine manipulation required for transfers, writing, equipment use, ADLs.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Exposure: Chemicals (as listed in MSDS manual; chemotherapeutic agents, disinfectants, room deodorizers, Betadine), blood and body fluids (high risk), TB or airborne pathogens (high risk).
• Sensory Requirements: Speech (communicate with patients, families, staff), vision (assessments, orders, equipment), smell (incontinence, emergencies), hearing (call lights, alarms, telephone), touch (assessments, patient comfort, equipment manipulation).
• Environmental Factors (time spent): Inside: 8 hours; Outside: 0 hours; Temperature: Normal range; Lighting: Average; Noise levels: Average; Humidity: Normal range.
• Special Hazards: Occasional exposure to x-ray in patient room, frequent exposure to sharp needles and blades. Protective clothing required as needed for universal precautions and special isolation (gloves, gowns, mask).