CNA - Hospital

Hopedale Medical Complex•Hopedale, IL

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. The duties include helping patients bathe and maintain proper hygiene, feeding patients or ensuring they take their medication and assessing their patients’ vital signs to notify staff of any changes. Furthermore, this position will be primarily based in the Hospital, however, you will be expected to cross train and float to the nursing home and the Common’s Assisted Living facility when the need arises.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
Illinois CNA certificate is required.
CPR card is required.
Stellar customer service skills are required.
Ability to analyze and solve problems is required.
Ability to work independently with little general supervision is required.
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) aids the professional nursing staff.
Grooming and bathing patients with low mobility
Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment, and bathroom needs.
Making sure patients have regular meals and proper medication dosage.
Represents the facility with integrity and treats every resident with dignity and respect.
Follows nurse instructions to perform procedures.
Complies with HIPAA Privacy Act by protecting confidential patient information.
Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed.
Turning or adjusting patients in bed to prevent bedsores or other discomfort
Exercising patients by helping them walk.