CNA 1st Shift Location: Chicago, IL Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full Time Department: Nursing Description: Norwood Crossing is seeking a dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. We are nestled in a historic district called Norwood Park on Chicago’s North side. We are 116 year old organization that is in the initial stages of building the most resident and employee focused, state-of the-art facility in the area. Our CNAs must embrace the mission and values of the Home and provide direct care to residents under the supervision of a licensed/registered nurse. Come work where tradition is rich and your hard work will be appreciated. Duties: Duties include but are not limited to: •Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, in CNA Book. •Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse. •Report all accidents, abuse and incidents you observe immediately. •Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures and resident’s care plan as instructed by your supervisors. •Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of residents. •Develop and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, caring, compassion, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift by interactions with residents, staff and family. •Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. •Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met. Qualifications: •Must have current CNA certification in the state of Illinois. •High School diploma or equivalent preferred. •Able to read, write, speak and understand English. •Must have basic computer skills. •Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and to accept constructive criticism. •Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. •Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds up to a max of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 4 feet unassisted and be able to push, pull move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. •Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:49:30 +0000
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