Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Assisted Living

Senior Lifestyle•La Grange Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for caring for the residents under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), LPN/LVN, or Director of Health & Wellness. The role involves taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording height, weight, and fluid intake/output, and recognizing abnormal changes in body functioning. The CNA will assist residents with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living. Responsibilities also include transferring, positioning, and turning residents, providing skin care, contributing to resident assessments and care plans, and providing nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services. The CNA will follow the schedule of resident's needs, provide emotional and social support, and promote and protect resident rights, including informed decision-making, dignity, respect, and confidentiality. They will also report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid physical restraints, and support independent expression and choice. Informing supervisors of any resident issues or concerns is crucial.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
CNA licensure depending on state requirements and regulations

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Clinical/Nursing experience

Responsibilities

Take and record vital signs.
Measure and record height, weight, and fluid intake/output.
Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
Transfer, position, and turn residents.
Provide skin care to residents.
Contribute to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care.
Provide nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services.
Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
Provide emotional and social support to residents.
Promote and protect resident rights, assist residents in making informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident’s personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
Respect residents’ confidentiality.