Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA)

Petersen Health Care
Petersen Health Care Salary
Toulon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2024
The state of Illinois is offering an incentive program for CNAs based on years of experience! You could earn up to an additional $6.50 per hour!
Learn more here: https://www.petersenhealthcare.net/cnaprogram/

Working under the direction of the staff nurses, the Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) provides personal care and assistance to residents to assure their safety and comfort. The C.N.A. follows the nurses’ instructions to provide treatments and carry out procedures. The observe and report changes in the resident’s physical, mental and social status to nurses in order to insure the well-being of the residentResponsibilities
  • Communication
    • Verbal
      • Communicates pertinent information regarding resident care throughout the tour of duty and at change of shift to the responsible nurse
      • Consistently communicates in a manner that demonstrates a positive and cooperative attitude
    • Non-Verbal
      • Utilizes appropriate and professional body language
      • Demonstrates receptivity though active listening
    • Written
      • Records all nursing procedures and basic care on appropriate forms
  • Resident Care Process
    • Assessment - Makes appropriate decisions regarding notifying the nurse responsible for the resident
    • Planning - Plans organization of assignment in order to complete assignment in a timely fashion
  • Implementation
    • Executes procedures consistent with interdisciplinary care plan, Petersen Health Care Procedure Manuals and that are within the scope of the role of the C.N.A.
      • Carries out basic hygiene measures including but not limited to the following: grooming, shaving, applying make-up, oral hygiene/dental care, cuts/cleans nails, fingers and toes, foot care, skin care, bathing/showering and cleaning incontinent residents.
      • Turns and positions residents to prevent pressure areas
      • Assists with standing, lifting, transferring and ambulating residents
      • Gives and removes bed pans, urinals and performs Foley care
      • Measures temperature, radial pulse, respiration and blood pressure
      • Distributes nourishments, feeds residents and records % of dietary int
      • Assists with admission, transfer and discharges of residents
      • Collects specimens – urine, feces and sputum
      • Measures and records fluid intake and output
      • Maintains appropriate supplies of gloves and other personal protective equipment
      • Assists in dressing, buttoning, typing and snaps
      • Assists in organizing residents drawers, closets and rooms
      • Cleans residents jewelry as needed or upon request
      • Verifies that all dentures, glasses and personal items are marked with proper resident’s name
      • Cleans wheelchairs and Geri-chairs on a regular basis and as needed
      • Passes ice water and assists residents with hydrations
      • Answers call lights
      • Assists the nurse or physician with minor treatments and procedures as assigned
      • Provides post-mortem care
    • Provides for the safety and security needs of the resident by:
      • Making frequent checks on residents and responding to the resident’s call for assistance in a timely and appropriate manner
      • Giving appropriate explanations
      • Maintaining communication devices (nurse call light, TV and telephone and other such equipment)
    • Utilizes techniques of infection control such as:
      • Frequent hand washing
      • Standard precautions and disease specific precautionary techniques
    • Provides for the psychosocial needs of residents
    • Listens to and hears resident and family anxieties and relays this information to the nurse
  • Role Involvement
    • Performs responsibilities in a cooperative manner under the guidance and supervision of professional nursing personnel. Uses time constructively and organizes assignments for maximum productivity.
    • Maintains current knowledge in present Nursing Practice (in-servicing and continuing education) including the Mandatory Educational Activities as Fire Safety/Evacuation Procedures, Blood borne pathogens and proper body mechanics)
    • Demonstrates responsibility for own Standard of Practice
      • Reporting for work as scheduled and on time
      • Adhering to facility policy regarding absenteeism and sick time
      • Avoiding work-related injuries through the application or proper practice techniques
    • Assumes responsibility for personal appearance by adhering to the Petersen Health Care dress code
    • Integrate cost effective measures nursing practices by:
      • Using supplies efficiently
      • Being willing to work in a team approach to accomplish goals
  • Role Development
    • Demonstrates support of the philosophy of Petersen Health Care by adhering to policies, procedures and established Standards of Nursing Practices
  • Change Process
    • Identifies areas appropriate for change in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
    • Facilitates change process in a manner that demonstrates a positive attitude
    • Adapts to change brought about by external and internal forces in a cooperative and mature way
Required Skills
  • Be of legal working age
  • Be able to read and follow written directions
  • Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  • Work overtime as necessary
  • General knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to long term care
  • Completion of the Certified Nurse’s Aide course or be enrolled in a Competency Training Program leading to certification in less than 120 days from the date of employment
  • Must have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.

Salary : $7 - $18

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