IVH-L CNA-VETERANS NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED (3RD SHIFT) (UMP)

State of Illinois•LaSalle, IL

8d•$4,375 - $5,803•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides direct nursing assistance and daily support to residents in a long-term care setting, helping ensure their comfort, safety, and overall well-being. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting treatments directed by clinical staff, monitoring resident needs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of veterans while working as part of a compassionate care team. We encourage all interested to apply!

Requirements

Requires successful completion of an Illinois approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program consisting of a minimum of 120 hours of instruction which shall include at least 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice.
Requires ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires inclusion on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire and requires the employee to maintain active status and provide the employer with updated documentation as applicable throughout employment.
Requires a health inventory and physical examination no more than 30 days prior to and no more than 30 days after the initial employment in the facility and includes a required tuberculin test.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

Nice To Haves

This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, performs nursing assistance and personal care for residents with physical and/or mental impairments adhering to State and Federal regulatory guidelines.
Performs the following treatment measures as directed by clinical staff.
Continually inspects and checks residents in the assigned areas to ensure comfort and safety.
Performs routine straightening and organizing of the residents' units.
Performs effective infection control practices utilizing universal precautions in resident care.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.