CNA (FT DAYS, 5 AM - 5:30 PM)

Riverside Healthcare • KANKAKEE, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its Skilled Nursing Facility in Kankakee, Illinois. The CNA provides direct care to residents and supports their daily living and healthcare needs under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role contributes to residents’ comfort, safety, dignity, and well-being, and requires flexibility with assignments within the employee’s professional scope, duties, and licensure.

The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living, mobility, monitoring, basic medical tasks, hygiene, and social and emotional support. The employee works collaboratively with nursing staff and residents’ families, documents care and observations, and follows facility policies and applicable regulations. The position also includes mentoring less experienced staff, helping train new employees, and completing assigned learning-management training.

The role involves direct resident care and exposure to blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, chemicals, and occasional radiation exposure. Physical activities include standing, walking, lifting, transferring residents, and handling supplies and equipment. Lifting up to 35 pounds is frequently required and lifting up to 60 pounds is occasionally required; employees are expected to seek assistance and use lifting equipment when applicable for loads over 35 pounds. Protective clothing such as gloves, gowns, and masks is required as appropriate for universal precautions and special isolation.

The listed pay range is $19.02–$23.46 per hour. Riverside Healthcare describes its Total Rewards package as including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans with employer match, financial wellness programs, and educational assistance, with eligibility and offerings varying by FTE. Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases are also mentioned.

Requirements

• Active CNA certification in Illinois.
• BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care.
• Proficiency in basic nursing procedures.
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach and commitment to high-quality care and maintaining residents’ dignity.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, especially long-term care or skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Help residents with mobility, including transferring, positioning, and walking, to support comfort and help prevent falls.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Monitor and record residents’ vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions or behaviors to the supervising nurse or healthcare team.
• Document care, incidents, changes in condition, and resident responses accurately and promptly.
• Assist with basic medical tasks as directed by licensed nursing staff, including wound care, catheter care, and application of non-medicated topical treatments.
• Prepare and assist with medical equipment and supplies for procedures and treatments, ensuring tasks are performed safely and in accordance with facility protocols.
• Follow infection-control practices, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and proper equipment sanitation.
• Help maintain clean, safe resident environments and organized work areas, including resident rooms and common areas.
• Provide respectful, compassionate care that preserves residents’ dignity and privacy; respond to residents’ needs, preferences, and concerns.
• Assist with recreational and social activities to support residents’ quality of life and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, other CNAs, residents, and families to coordinate and communicate about care plans and changes in condition.
• Participate in team meetings and care-plan discussions.
• Comply with facility policies, procedures, documentation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in audits and quality-improvement activities.
• Follow federal, state, and local requirements related to infection control, safety, abuse, neglect, and resident privacy, including HIPAA.
• Mentor and guide less experienced nursing staff and assist with training new employees.
• Promote a positive and supportive environment for residents and staff.
• Complete assigned Learning Management System training modules and courses.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs for employees at 0.5–1.0 FTE.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 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 employees at 0.001–0.49 FTE.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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