On Call Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA

Grace Management•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) provides physical and psychosocial care to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The role is part-time, PRN, and on call as needed, with first- and second-shift availability. The CNA reports to the shift supervisor and the Wellness Director. The position involves assisting residents with daily care and mobility, monitoring and reporting changes in condition, maintaining safety and infection-control practices, documenting services, and responding to emergencies. The CNA also supports resident activities, dining, housekeeping, transportation, and other resident-centered services as needed.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Maintain certification as a Certified Nurse Aide.
Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Ability to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon supervisor request.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary care and services to assigned residents and assist other wellness department associates as needed.
Work collaboratively with peers and other team members.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, eating, and ambulation or mobility.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with residents and families.
Immediately report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff.
Use safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Wash residents’ laundry as needed.
Follow CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, infection-control procedures, hazardous-communication rules, and other safety rules.
Document services on company forms.
Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
Escort residents and coordinate internal transportation needs.
Assist residents with personal correspondence or telephone use when requested.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the Wellness Director or supervisor as needed.
Conduct room checks and resident rounds.
Monitor for environmental safety hazards.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies and immediately report them to the supervisor.
Use tactful, diplomatic communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activities program.
Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Complete housekeeping tasks, including bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Act as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and off-campus visitors.
Copy special paperwork or forms.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents to the dining room, setting up, cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables.
Demonstrate appreciation of residents’ heritage, values, and wisdom, and understanding of the aging process.
Collaborate with associates in other departments to ensure necessary care and services are provided.
Participate in projects or committees as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.