CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PT, 2 PM - 10:30 PM)

Riverside Healthcare•Bourbonnais, IL

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 people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The role assists residents with daily living activities, promotes independence, and helps maintain a safe and supportive environment. The CNA demonstrates flexibility with assignments within their professional scope, duties, and licensure. The position includes direct resident care, meal assistance, monitoring and documenting residents’ health, light housekeeping, companionship, and coordination with other healthcare team members. The CNA follows applicable regulations and privacy requirements, participates in care planning, mentors less experienced staff, and completes assigned training. Non-essential duties may include helping with outings, appointments, inventory, and supply stocking, as well as ongoing professional development. The work involves direct exposure to blood and body fluids and airborne pathogens, occasional exposure to X-rays, and frequent exposure to sharp needles and blades. Required protective clothing includes items used for universal precautions and special isolation, such as gloves, gowns, and masks. The role requires frequent lifting of items up to 35 pounds and occasional lifting up to 60 pounds; assistance and equipment are expected when moving more than 35 pounds. The pay range is USD $18.83–$23.00 per hour.

Requirements

Active CNA certification in Illinois.
BLS certification.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability 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.
Basic proficiency using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with assisted living and memory care best practices, as indicated by the stated interest in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral care, skin care, and hair care.
Help residents with mobility and transfers, including transfers between beds and wheelchairs.
Provide specialized support to residents with memory impairments using techniques intended to improve quality of life and minimize agitation or confusion.
Monitor residents’ eating habits and appetite and report changes.
Observe 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.
Document care provided and changes in residents’ conditions accurately, maintain confidentiality, and follow HIPAA guidelines.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment, including bed-making, laundry, and tidying residents’ rooms.
Provide companionship and engage residents in meaningful activities and conversation while supporting their emotional and mental well-being.
Coordinate with healthcare team members to provide consistent care and participate in service plan meetings with input on residents’ care plans.
Follow applicable regulations and requirements relating to 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.
Provide administrative support, including inventory management and supply stocking, when required.
Participate in ongoing training and education to strengthen skills and remain current with assisted living and memory care best practices.