CNA (NIGHTS 5 PM - 5:30 AM) (TR/PRN)

Overview

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.

Essential Duties

• Direct Patient Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Help residents with mobility, including transferring, positioning, and walking, to enhance their comfort and prevent falls. 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. Observe and report changes in residents conditions or behaviors to the supervising nurse or healthcare team. Document care provided, including any incidents, changes in condition, or resident responses, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assistance With Medical Tasks: Assist with basic medical tasks as directed by licensed nursing staff, including wound care, catheter care, and applying topical treatments (non-medicated). Prepare and assist with medical equipment and supplies as needed for procedures and treatments. 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. Ensure residents environments are clean, safe, and conducive to their health and well-being. Assist with maintaining a clean and organized work area, including residents rooms and common areas.
• Resident Interaction And Support: Provide respectful and compassionate care, maintaining the dignity and privacy of residents at all times. Engage with residents in a positive and supportive manner, addressing their needs, preferences, and concerns. 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. Communicate effectively with residents and their families regarding care plans, changes in condition, and other relevant information. Participate in team meetings and care plan discussions to ensure that residents' needs are addressed.
• Documentation And Compliance: Accurately document all aspects of care provided, including observations, interventions, and resident responses. Ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to care and documentation. Participate in audits and quality improvement activities to support high standards of care.
• Organization Compliance: Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to infection control, safety, abuse, neglect, and resident privacy (HIPAA). Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees. Promote a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff. 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.

Required Licensure and Education

• Active CNA certification in Illinois
• BLS

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, and proficiency in basic nursing procedures.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a commitment to providing high-quality care and maintaining residents dignity.

Compensation

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

• .5 to 1.0 FTE: Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as 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
• .001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

• Exposure to: Chemicals as listed in MSDS manual, chemotherapeutic agents, disinfectants, room deodorizers, Betadine; Video Display Terminals (Average); Blood and Body Fluids (high risk); TB or Airborne Pathogens (high risk)
• Sensory Requirements: Speech (communication with patients, families, staff); Vision (emergency exits/equipment, patient assessments, reading orders, operating equipment); Smell (incontinence, emergencies, drainage odor); Hearing (call lights, patient assistance requests, alarms, paging, telephone, blood pressure); Touch (percussive assessments, patient comfort, tool/equipment manipulation, skin assessment, pulse assessment)

Physical Activity and Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during normal workday: Sit 10%, Twist 20%, Stand 30%, Crawl 5%, Walk 20%, Kneel 5%, Lift 20%, Drive 0%, Squat 10%, Climb 5%, Bend 10%, Reach above shoulders 5%.

Weight required to be lifted: Up to 10 lbs (Frequently), Up to 20 lbs (Frequently), Up to 35 lbs (Frequently), Up to 60 lbs (Occasionally). Up to 75 lbs, Up to 100 lbs, Over 100 lbs: Not required.

Lifting and carrying details: Linen, IV equipment, pumps carried waist high from utility rooms/med rooms to patient rooms. Patient trays 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, seek help and use mechanical lift equipment.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during normal workday: Sit 20, Twist 45, Stand 60, Crawl 5, Walk 10, Kneel 5, Lift 45, Drive 0, Squat 10, Climb 5, Bend 10, Reach above shoulders 5.

Repetitive Use of Hands

• Simple grasp: Yes, 15 lbs normal weight (daily)
• Pushing & pulling: Yes, 15 lbs normal weight, 50-200 lbs (daily)
• Fine Manipulation: Transfer to wheelchair, writing skills, use of equipment, suction/NG, assisting with ADLs (buttoning, zipping, opening cartons and packages)
• Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not required

Environmental Factors and Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent): Inside 8 hours, Outside 0 hours. Temperature: Normal Range. Lighting: Average. Noise levels: Average. Humidity: Normal Range. Atmosphere: Odors.

Special Hazards: Radiation, Chemical, Other: Occasional exposure to x-ray in patient room, frequent exposure to sharp needles and blades.

Protective Clothing Required: As required for Universal Precautions and special isolation (gloves, gowns, mask).

Pay

USD $19.02 - USD $23.46 /Hr