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Beacon Care Center

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Beacon Care Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Beacon Care Center -$ 1000 SIGN ON BONUS Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Voluntary benefits, Vacation and Paid sick time.

We are hiring CNAs for all shifts! Highly competitive rates, apply for more info.

SUMMARY:

The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living. Ensuring the health, welfare and safety of all residents, as well performing occasional escort duties for our patient and facility needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents; provide adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, and therapeutic baths.Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.Responsible for escorting patients as assigned, notifying nursing personnel regarding arrival or departure of patients. Provide exceptional care for escorts, offering additional assistance when required to do so.Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant

in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Long term care experience preferred.

Current CPR certification required.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.