PATIENT CARE SITTER-CNA (FT Days)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

17d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Patient Care Sitter/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a dual role in providing direct observation and hands-on care to patients in an acute care setting. The sitter/CNA ensures patient safety through continuous observation while also assisting with basic patient care tasks. Working under the supervision of nursing staff, the sitter/CNA helps maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients, particularly those at risk for falls, elopement, or self-harm. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Illinois is required
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills for documentation in electronic health records preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, monitoring of patients at risk for injury or harm, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Communication: Notify nursing staff immediately if there are changes in the patient's condition or behaviors.
• Patient Care Assistance: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Accurately measure and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed.
• Patient Mobility: Assist patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, transferring, and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques/equipment
• Patient Safety: Monitor and report any changes in patients conditions to the nursing staff.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of patients by following established protocols.
• Utilize restraints and assistive devices appropriately.
• Assist with emergency codes as needed.
• Documentation: Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Specimen Collection: Collect specimens such as urine and stool for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
• Infection Control: Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
• Equipment Handling: Assist with the setup, operation, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.
• Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding.
• Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
• Employee Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
• Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others).
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly patient room, including tidying up and removing clutter.
• Help with transporting patients between departments or to diagnostic tests, as directed by nursing staff.
• Support other unit tasks such as stocking supplies and setting up patient care equipment as needed.
• Participate in hospital training programs and continuing education to enhance patient care skills.

Benefits

• Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
• Our Total Rewards package includes:
• Compensation Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED