CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (PT, 6 AM - 2:30 PM)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

16h

About The Position

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join its Assisted Living and Memory Care team. The CNA provides high-quality, person-centered care to residents, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, supporting residents’ independence, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. The CNA should demonstrate flexibility with assignments within their professional scope, duties, and licensure.

The position also involves monitoring residents’ health and reporting concerns to the Nurse, documenting care accurately, maintaining resident confidentiality, and collaborating with the healthcare team on coordinated care and service plans. The CNA may mentor less experienced staff, help train new employees, and complete required training modules. Non-essential duties may include assisting with outings and appointments, administrative tasks, and ongoing professional development.

The role is listed as part-time, with a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule. The pay range is $19.02–$23.46 per hour. Riverside Healthcare describes its Total Rewards offering as including compensation programs, paid time off or paid leave depending on FTE, health and welfare benefits for eligible FTE levels, retirement plans with employer match, financial wellness programs, educational assistance, and employee well-being and career development programs.

Requirements

• Current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the 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 in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

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 enhance quality of life and minimize agitation or confusion.
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ eating habits or appetite.
• Regularly 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 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 emotional and mental well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to provide coordinated care.
• Participate in service plan meetings and provide input on residents’ care plans.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements related to infection control, safety, abuse and neglect, and resident privacy.
• 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.
• Assist with resident outings and off-site appointments as needed.
• Provide administrative support, such as inventory management and supply stocking, when required.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to enhance skills and stay current with assisted living and memory care practices.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs for eligible FTE levels; paid leave hours accrued as employees work for 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for eligible FTE levels.
• 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.
• Employee well-being programs and career development programs.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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