CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PRN - WESTWOOD)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

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About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join its Assisted Living and Memory Care team. The CNA provides high-quality, person-centered care to residents, including residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The role assists residents with activities of daily living, supports their independence, and helps maintain a safe and supportive environment. The position requires flexibility with assignments within the employee’s professional scope, duties, and licensure.

The CNA works closely with other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated care, participates in service plan meetings, and provides input on residents’ care plans. The role also includes documenting care, monitoring residents’ health, following applicable regulations and privacy requirements, completing assigned training, and helping mentor and train less experienced staff. Occasional support may be needed for resident outings, off-site appointments, and administrative tasks.

The position involves direct resident care and exposure to blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, chemicals, and occasional radiation and frequent sharp instruments. Work is indoors in normal temperature, lighting, noise, and humidity conditions, with potential odors. Protective clothing is used as required for universal precautions or special isolation. Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting, transferring residents, and other movement. The stated pay range is $19.02–$23.46 per hour.

Requirements

• Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide compassionate care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Physical stamina to assist with resident transfers and other physical tasks.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward working with elderly residents, particularly those with memory impairments.

Nice To Haves

• Basic proficiency using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral care, skin care, and hair care.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers, including transfers between beds and wheelchairs.
• Provide specialized support to residents with memory impairments, using techniques to enhance quality of life and minimize agitation or confusion.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ eating habits and appetite.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, or emotional health and report significant changes or concerns to the Nurse.
• Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Observe and report adverse reactions or changes in residents’ conditions to the Nurse.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment, including light housekeeping, bed-making, laundry, and tidying residents’ rooms.
• Accurately document care provided and changes in residents’ conditions while maintaining confidentiality and following HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in meaningful activities and conversation to support their emotional and mental well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to deliver consistent, coordinated care.
• Participate in service plan meetings and provide input on residents’ care plans.
• Follow federal, state, and local requirements concerning infection control, safety, abuse and neglect, and resident privacy.
• Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees.
• Complete assigned Learning Management System training modules and courses.
• Assist with resident outings and off-site appointments as needed.
• Support administrative work such as inventory management and supply stocking when required.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to enhance skills and remain current with assisted living and memory care practices.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs for eligible .5 to 1.0 FTE positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible .5 to 1.0 FTE positions.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as employees work for .001 to .49 FTE positions.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Employee well-being programs and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed