Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
McLean County Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility located in Normal, Illinois next to Fairview pool. At McLean County Nursing Home our commitment is to provide quality resident care, along with the use of strong, evidence-based best practices, including infection control policies and the care of dementia residents We know one of the best ways to provide exceptional care is through our amazing staff, providing the best care to residents whether for rehabilitation following surgery or through the end of life. Join us in caring for our residents. McLean County Nursing Home has a very friendly, team approach atmosphere with great CNA to resident ratios. New starting wage of 17.50$$ and up!!! JOB SUMMARY FOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: We are currently seeking the professional skills of a CNA. This position will be responsible for assisting residents with activities for daily living. This position does require IDPH CNA certification. To provide the best resident care, experience in a geriatric setting is preferred with the demonstrated ability to work effectively with residents and personnel of all backgrounds. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistant Ambulate and transfer residents utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics Routinely turn and position residents Immediately answer the call light of each resident Make beds and change linens per facility policy Measure and record residents’ heights and weights Take residents temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure Care for incontinent residents Collect sputum, urine, and stool specimens Observe and document food and fluid intake of residents Pass out trays and feed/assist residents as needed Always keep assigned resident bedside area clean and personal belongings in orderly arrangement Observe and report any changes in the condition of residents Spends quality time with residents when downtown occurs. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Nursing Home Administrator REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT – CNA: Current CNA certification in Illinois Active and eligible on the Healthcare Registry Must have reliable transportation to work Ability to work independently and as a team Maintain an empathetic attitude Possess effective communication skills to properly speak to resident who may be cognitively impaired. Compassion for the elderly and end of life residents We offer competitive wages with shift differentials and holiday pay. We also offer medical, dental, vision, IMRF, and life insurance for all full-time positions.' ' Work Location: One location Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN Pay: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physical Setting: Long term care Nursing home Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Overnight shift Overtime Rotating weekends Weekend availability Supplemental Pay: Differential pay Overtime pay COVID-19 considerations: Mask is required, May have exemption from vaccine but testing is required twice weekly.